Chineasy User Reviews

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No Cantonese for Traditional

Was very excited to use this app for learning Chinese characters, but unfortunately it only seems to support Mandarin despite having the option for traditional characters. I like its concept though.

Response from developer

Hi, Thank you for the feedback. Unfortunately, we don't have an in-house expert to work on the Cantonese version at the moment. Hopefully, one day, we can add this feature to the app. Again, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us!

Easy like Chineasy

Hi its Sisi rating but anyways I love this app and it’s super fun but I already know all thé Words there are in the levels you don’t have to pay for so can you make it harder?

My favourite app of all time

Chineasy is just marvellous. I subscribed about seven months ago and have been using it daily ever since. They keep adding more features, like handwriting practice and voice recording. There is a large library of short videos and podcasts that are super helpful, wherein the creator, Shaolin, focuses on a topic, like "Six common uses of 上 (up) and 下 (down)." And you can take quizzes on words you forgot, or words in a certain category (like verbs), or all words.
And, of course, it's just a beautiful app. It's got so much content, yet is clean and uncluttered.
I still remember opening the app for the first time and learning the word 人. My ambition now is to be able to read classical Chinese poetry. Although I originally paid for the app on a whim, it's a whim that has definitely paid off.
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Response from developer

Hi Charlie, Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! It’s wonderful to hear how Chineasy has become a daily part of your learning journey and inspired your ambition to read classical Chinese poetry. We're thrilled you enjoy the features, content, and design of the app. Your support and feedback mean the world to us—happy learning! - The Chineasy Team

It’s good

Chineasy is a great app. You can learn so much for free without signing up to any subscriptions however I already knew a bit of Cantonese(traditional Chinese) and I downloaded this app to learn more but some of the words in traditional Chinese weren’t Cantonese. I even thought maybe I pressed mandarin accidentally but I checked settings and I hadn’t. I checked with my dad who is fluent in Cantonese and he said that the app was wrong

The app is great but it’s unclear on what language it is teaching since half of it is incorrect and the other half is correct
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Response from developer

Hi, Thank you for your review and for sharing your thoughts on the app! We’d like to clarify that the Chineasy app teaches Mandarin Chinese, which is different from Cantonese. The content should be correct for Mandarin, so there shouldn’t be any mistakes in what’s covered. If you’d like to learn more about what we teach, feel free to check our FAQs. https://chineasy.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360047464913 And if you have any further questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at hello@chineasy.com. Thanks again for your feedback!

Fun and Effective!

I found Chineasy after trying to use textbooks to study Chinese. The lessons on Chineasy are really enjoyable and I found it easy to maintain a consistent learning habit. The gamified learning techniques keep me engaged and motivated to improve. I can genuinely say I really look forward to practicing every time I open the app! I also really appreciate that the app offers both simplified and traditional Chinese.
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Response from developer

Hi Celeste, Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the Chineasy app! We're delighted that our lessons have helped you maintain a consistent learning habit and that you enjoy our gamified approach. We appreciate your feedback on our support for both simplified and traditional Chinese, too. Happy learning!

Excellent Resource for Learning Reinforcement

I have been learning Mandarin Chinese for a few months through Duolingo, and this app is not only a great companion for learning characters, but also offers videos and blog posts that learning apps like Duolingo cannot compare to.

The team behind Chineasy seems like they are genuinely invested in others learning Chinese effectively. Blog posts, videos, flashcards, pronunciations, and intuitive images of Chinese characters help you retain what you have learned, instead of just presenting characters as something to be memorized.

Overall, a wonderful and lovable app that gives me a different perspective on how to learn and use Chinese.
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Response from developer

Hi, Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear that you find value in our videos, blog posts, and intuitive images. Our team is truly passionate about helping others learn Chinese effectively, and your feedback means a lot to us. Happy learning! 😊

Transformative and Inspirational Chinese Language App

It has always been my dream to learn at least a few words in Chinese. As a native Russian speaker, I was constantly told that Chinese is the hardest language in the world and nearly impossible to learn. However, this app has completely changed my perspective.

The structure of this app is absolutely genius. It starts with easier words and gradually introduces more complex concepts in a way that makes perfect sense. The logical progression of lessons has made the learning process incredibly smooth and manageable for me.

I believe the difficulty in learning Chinese stems from the different ways of thinking and perceiving reality. This app beautifully bridges that gap, making it easy and accessible. It is very democratic in its approach, catering to learners at all levels and inspiring confidence to keep moving forward.

I am truly grateful for this app as it has made learning Chinese an enjoyable and achievable goal for me. It has reignited my passion for learning and given me the confidence to continue pursuing my dream.

Thank you for creating such a wonderful tool for language learning!

Best regards.
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Response from developer

Hi DusiaBach, Thank you so much for your heartfelt feedback! We're delighted to hear that Chineasy has transformed your perspective on learning Chinese and reignited your passion for language learning. Your journey from a native Russian speaker to confidently learning Chinese words and concepts is truly inspiring. We're thrilled that our app has made the process smooth and enjoyable for you. Keep up the great work, and happy learning! - The Chineasy Team

Effective but pricey

The app works well to make Chinese characters more memorable, and I especially enjoy how each character is described.

It would be better if there were different review games to play, for example matching exercises. If these exist already, it’s not a feature I noticed.

My annual subscription elapsed and I was expecting there to be a decent discount on the lifetime subscription as it is incredibly expensive. Alas there was a discount offer but I’ve only just discovered it and a bunch of other emails from Chineasy which are all directed to the gmail promo folder; might as well be spam because I rarely check it.

For the moment I have moved to other more affordable apps for learning Chinese. I’d find other apps better for learning grammar, but Chineasy is still the best for character recognition.
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Response from developer

Hi, Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you find Chineasy helpful for learning Chinese characters and appreciate your suggestion for adding different review games. We'll work on improving in these areas. If you have further suggestions or decide to return, we'd love to hear from you. Thank you for your support!

creative and fun!!

I love learning new languages so I am constantly trying out new apps and programs to help me learn. So I can appreciate the creativity and artistry that went into designing the art for each character. You don’t see that from any other apps around! Other apps will just have you do rote memorization but Chineasy makes learning the characters fun and in a way where you can actually remember them! The SRS section is great to to help establish a new word in your memory. It’s great to have this all in one app. I also appreciate the cultural info as well. Part of my desire to learn a new language is because of my love for history and cultures. You really get everything all in one in this app. It’s going to be a new staple on my phone and it’s easily become my favorite go to!
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Response from developer

Hi, Thank you so much for your enthusiastic and thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that you appreciate the creativity, artistry, and comprehensive features of the Chineasy app. It's wonderful to know that it has become a staple in your language-learning journey. If you ever have more feedback or questions, feel free to reach out. Happy learning! - The Chineasy Team

Great app

This app is incredible! Before Duolingo, Chineasy is what jump-started my Chinese learning journey. Even though I’m coming in and out of learning Chinese right now, I thought it would be helpful to rate this anyway. The concept of using drawings and pictures to help you memorize the meanings of the characters is absolutely genius and is a feature I wish a lot of language-learning apps had. The ONLY reason(s) that my review isn’t five stars is that I wish a few more of the lessons were free, and I wish that the app had a way to test you so that you could start the free lessons at your own level, instead of only having the basics be free. But, other than that, it’s great and I highly recommend it for any Chinese learner.
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Response from developer

Hi, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with Chineasy! We're thrilled to hear that our app is helpful. Thank you for recommending us, too! We appreciate your valuable feedback regarding the lessons, and we're continuously working to enhance the app's features. Happy learning! - The Chineasy Team

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