HiHiWords

Vocabulary workspace for Obsidian learners

Build, read, and manage vocabulary libraries in one focused place.

HiWords turns rich vocabulary cards into a lightweight reading and library system: preview official packs, detect words in articles, sync your workspace, and maintain your own custom libraries.

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Try the workflow

Paste an article and instantly preview highlighted vocabulary in context.

Obsidian Manifesto

We believe that your data should be future-proofcompound adjective · B2面向未来的;不易过时的designed to remain useful as conditions change and easily accessible. That is why we use simple, open file formats that prevent lock-innoun · CET6锁定;被单一平台限制a situation where switching away becomes difficult and keep your notes durable.

Tools should adapt to your way of thinking. A vocabulary system should be malleableUS /ˈmæliəbəl/ · Custom可塑的;容易调整的able to be changed or shaped, personal, and reusable.

future-proofcompound adjective · B2
academictechnologydata

面向未来的;不易过时的

designed to remain useful as conditions change
Your data should be future-proof and easy to move.你的数据应该面向未来,并且易于迁移。
future-proof datafuture-proof systemfuture-proof workflow

Obsidian plugin

Use HiWords libraries inside your Obsidian notes.

The website is your vocabulary workspace. The Obsidian plugin brings those libraries into your real reading and note-taking environment through portable .hiwords files.

Download .hiwordsImport in ObsidianHighlight notes
View plugin page.hiwords is the bridge between the web workspace and your local Obsidian vault.
Manage on the websitePreview official packs, build personal libraries, use AI to draft cards, and keep your workspace organized.
Export .hiwords filesDownload official packs or your own Studio libraries as portable files that can be stored with your notes.
Read in ObsidianImport libraries into the plugin, highlight vocabulary in notes, and open structured word cards while reading.

Official libraries

9,422 structured entries across four official HiWords libraries.

More than plain word lists.

Official HiWords libraries are generated as structured vocabulary cards with definitions, phonetics, examples, collocations, phrases, usage notes, difficulty, priority, and tags.

DefinitionsPhoneticsExamplesCollocationsPhrasesUsage notesDifficultyTopic tags
Primary School EnglishStarter vocabulary with structured cards for early English reading.
907
Middle School EnglishExam-oriented school vocabulary with examples and usage notes.
2,159
CET4 EnglishUniversity core vocabulary with collocations, phrases, and topic tags.
4,956
CET6 EnglishAdvanced vocabulary cards for deeper reading and writing contexts.
2,360

Core features

A smaller system that still covers the real workflow.

Structured vocabulary libraries

Browse official HiWords libraries with definitions, phonetics, examples, collocations, phrases, and usage notes.

Reading vocabulary detection

Paste an article, highlight words from selected libraries, and preview concise word cards while reading.

Personal library studio

Create, edit, import, and export your own vocabulary libraries for the words that matter to your workflow.

Pricing

One simple membership for all official vocabulary packs.

All official libraries¥18.8

Unlock the full official HiWords library collection for online browsing and downloads.

Browse every official word card online
Download all official .hiwords vocabulary packs
Use official libraries in Reading detection
Keep creating personal Studio libraries
Export and download official packs after membership activation.
Free users can still create Reading articles, personal libraries, and a small synced workspace.
Official and personal libraries can both be used for Reading highlights.

From library to reading, then back to your own words.

  1. Preview librariesInspect official and personal vocabulary cards before using them.
  2. Read with highlightsChoose libraries per article and let HiWords surface useful vocabulary.
  3. Edit in StudioCreate custom cards and reuse them immediately in Libraries and Reading.

Sign in to enter the workspace.

The public website stays simple. The vocabulary management system opens after account sign-in.