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Best App to Learn Chinese Vocabulary

Build real Mandarin Chinese vocabulary through 12+ game formats. Upload your own word lists or start with curated sets covering pinyin, tones, HSK prep, and everyday conversation.

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Sample Vocabulary

Words you will practice

Each word is tested across multiple game types — matching, fill-in-the-blank, crosswords, and more — so you build recall from different angles.

你好

hello

nǐ hǎo

你好,我是学生。

谢谢

thank you

xiè xie

谢谢你的帮助。

to eat

chī

我们去吃饭吧。

学习

to study

xué xí

我在学习中文。

多少钱

how much

duō shǎo qián

这个多少钱?

喜欢

to like

xǐ huān

我喜欢中国菜。

Study Topics

What you can study

Upload your own Chinese word lists, or start with these curated topic sets.

Pinyin & Tones

400+ syllables

Master the 4 tones and pinyin romanization system with recognition drills and pronunciation practice.

HSK 1 Vocabulary

150 words

The 150 words tested on the HSK Level 1 exam — the first level of the Chinese proficiency test.

Common Characters

100 chars

The 100 most frequently used Chinese characters with stroke order, meanings, and compounds.

Travel & Daily Life

50 phrases

Essential phrases for navigating China — ordering food, asking directions, shopping, and polite conversation.

How It Works

Three steps to Mandarin fluency

1

Add your words

Upload a PDF, snap a photo of your textbook, or type in any Chinese topic. The AI builds a study set instantly.

2

Play the games

Practice the same Mandarin vocabulary across Word Hunt, Memory Match, Mini Crossword, and 9+ other game formats.

3

Retain for good

Each game tests recall differently. Varied practice builds stronger, longer-lasting memory than flashcards alone.

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