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ChengYu - Daily Chinese Idioms

ChengYu - Daily Chinese Idioms

Daily Chinese Idioms & Widgets

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 19, 2025
  • April 30, 2026

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Wilson Lim Setiawan
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Discover a new Chinese idiom daily with integrated home screen widgets. Access pronunciation, detailed explanations, and choose character sets. This app works offline, offering cultural insights and daily inspiration.

✓Daily idiom with pinyin and translation
✓Native Mandarin pronunciation
✓Detailed idiom history and meaning
✓Customizable home screen widgets
✓Simplified and Traditional characters
✓Offline functionality
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What's New in ChengYu

1.92

April 30, 2026

Star your favorite idioms to have them at quick access!

User reviews

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Wonderful app

Just what I was looking for. Bite sized education. Would be amazing if a voice translation was added to teach people how to pronounce properly.
ThoughtsofbThoughtsofb

繁體

Hope we can have Traditional Chinese support in the future!
jinevangjinevang

Response from developer

Just implemented, hope you enjoy

coolest guy in the room

I’m obviously not chinese. but when with my chinese friends, I surprise them with these crazy idioms even they don’t know about and suddenly I’m the chinese rap god. all thanks to this app this is insane 🚀
ssusantossusanto

Aesthetic

Great simple widget for my home screen
WilsonLimSetWilsonLimSet

Surprised my future in laws

I’m from Nigeria and have never spoken a word of mandarin. I’m about to meet my Chinese gf’s parents for the first time so planning on whipping some of these idioms out in the middle of dinner. It’s too easyyy
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FAQ

What is the learning methodology of ChengYu?

ChengYu employs a daily learning approach, presenting one new Chinese idiom each day. This includes pinyin, English translation, native Mandarin pronunciation, and detailed historical explanations to facilitate understanding and retention.

How does ChengYu track user progress?

While ChengYu focuses on daily exposure to idioms, it does not explicitly offer a formal progress tracking system. Users can gauge their learning by their familiarity with the idioms presented over time.

Does ChengYu offer certifications?

ChengYu is designed for daily learning and cultural enrichment, not for formal academic study. Therefore, it does not offer any certifications upon completion of its content.

What do users like most about ChengYu?

Users appreciate the app's focus on daily idioms, the inclusion of native Mandarin pronunciation with correct tones, and the helpful home screen widgets. The detailed explanations of idiom history also receive positive feedback.

Is ChengYu suitable for beginners?

Yes, ChengYu is perfect for Chinese language learners at any level, including beginners. The daily presentation of idioms with translations and pronunciation support makes it accessible for those new to the language.

How often is ChengYu updated?

The latest version of ChengYu is 1.91, last updated on January 21, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the recent update suggests ongoing development and support.

Does ChengYu have ads?

No, ChengYu does not contain advertisements. The app is completely free to use without any interruptions from ads.

What devices does ChengYu support?

Currently, ChengYu is supported on iPhones. The app is designed to leverage iOS features, including home screen widgets.