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Do I need an account for 汉典?: No. It opens and works right away — that no-login rule is the only bar a site has to clear to be listed here.
Does 汉典 open in mainland China?: Yes. It opens directly, no VPN needed.
Is 汉典 free?: Completely free, with no paywall.