# Chinese Shifu: HSK Vocab — Flashcards, Pinyin & Grammar

> Flashcards, Pinyin & Grammar (iPhone/iPad app by Oleg Maleev.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-shifu-hsk-vocab/id6751508694 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Oleg Maleev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835119928)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese
- Released: 2025-09-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-shifu-hsk-vocab/id6751508694/reviews.md

## What is Chinese Shifu?

Boost Chinese vocabulary with a structured approach using HSK 1–5 flashcards. The app provides a built-in dictionary covering words from the first five HSK levels.

You can:
 - Review words as flashcards with characters and pinyin
 - Practice grammar with sentence building
 - Practice by topics to focus on specific areas of vocabulary
 - Create your own custom word lists and train them to boost your progress on selected vocabulary
 - Build a solid foundation for further Chinese learning
 - Simple and effective, the app is designed to help learners practice and reinforce essential Chinese vocabulary step by step.

Stay tuned for updates! We are always working on improving and expanding the app’s functionality.

Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tr_rmaH4R327kUKwo6LnTCqILDdILAdvnTTB1XV9aCw/edit?usp=sharing
Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dpkUv8RZyDJRbpssbaTm3cza6AcGujUS-UyMj0aMh28/edit?usp=sharing


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.6 — 2026-09-17

- One more BIG update for vocabulary. 1500+ new words added!
- Minor app performance improvements

### 1.3.5 — 2026-09-11

- BIG apdate for vocabulary. 1400+ new words added!
- UX/UI improvements

### 1.3.4 — 2026-09-07

- UI and UX improvements
- minor bug fixes
- Now we support Thai language

### 1.3.3 — 2026-09-04

- Added Vietnamese language 
- Minor bug fixes

### 1.3.2 — 2026-05-03

- Almost 200 new words added! Expand your HSK1-3 vocabulary

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