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Meet a character. Pick its picture. Hear it come to life. Small games and thoughtful lessons turn your first Mandarin words into familiar faces.
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Little lessons.
Real words.
Explore 300 HSK 1 words across 37 free lessons. Practical examples connect Mandarin to everyday life.
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Your pace.
Choose Traditional or Simplified Chinese, hear device pronunciation, and practice with English explanations.
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Version 1.1 has been submitted for Apple’s review. These new features arrive with 1.1 after Apple approves the update. The App Store link above currently offers the released version.
Pronunciation uses Mandarin voices installed on your iPhone. Offline speech needs an available device voice. Learning progress stays on your device. No ads, subscriptions, in-app purchases or energy limits.
HanziZap is an independent game, unaffiliated with HSK exam authorities.