你好
hellonǐ hǎo
"你好，我是学生。"
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中文
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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Free on iOSNo account required12+ game types
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.
谢谢
thank youxiè xie
"谢谢你的帮助。"
吃
to eatchī
"我们去吃饭吧。"
学习
to studyxué xí
"我在学习中文。"
多少钱
how muchduō shǎo qián
"这个多少钱？"
喜欢
to likexǐ 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+ syllablesMaster the 4 tones and pinyin romanization system with recognition drills and pronunciation practice.
HSK 1 Vocabulary
150 wordsThe 150 words tested on the HSK Level 1 exam — the first level of the Chinese proficiency test.
Common Characters
100 charsThe 100 most frequently used Chinese characters with stroke order, meanings, and compounds.
Travel & Daily Life
50 phrasesEssential 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
Play different games
Review the same words through matching, typing, word hunts, and other quick formats.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the best app to learn Chinese?
StudyArcade turns your Chinese word lists into 12+ interactive games — matching, crosswords, arcade challenges, and more. It is free on iOS for iPhone and iPad, making it one of the best apps to learn Mandarin Chinese.
How many Chinese characters do I need to know?
About 500 characters covers basic reading ability. To read newspapers and most everyday content, you need roughly 2,500 characters. The HSK 1 exam tests 150 words, which is a great starting point for beginners.
Is Mandarin Chinese hard to learn?
Mandarin tones and characters are challenging at first, but the grammar is relatively straightforward with no verb conjugations or gendered nouns. Building vocabulary through games makes the process more accessible and engaging — varied practice helps tones and characters stick faster than rote memorization.
Ready to learn Chinese?
Download StudyArcade free and start playing Mandarin vocabulary games in under a minute.
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