# Chivoc -Learn Chinese&Mandarin — HSK Vocabulary & Handwriting

> Learn Chinese HSK vocabulary, Pinyin, characters, and grammar with interactive tools and games. (iPhone/iPad app by 佳 郭.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chivoc-learn-chinese-and-mandarin/id6798628242 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [佳 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793565748)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 73 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Filipino, French (France), German (Germany), Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean and 8 more
- Released: 2026-08-17
- Data updated: 2026-11-06
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chivoc-learn-chinese-and-mandarin/id6798628242/reviews.md

## What is Chivoc?

Chivoc brings HSK vocabulary, Pinyin, Chinese character structure, handwriting, listening practice, and learning games into one focused multilingual app.

Study more than 11,000 words across HSK 1–9, practise pronunciation and writing, and explore how Chinese sounds and characters are built through interactive learning tools.

EXPLORE PINYIN AND PRONUNCIATION

• Build complete syllables with the Pinyin Spelling Keyboard by combining initials, finals, and tones
• Tap Pinyin keys to hear clear pronunciation
• Rotate the Pinyin Wheel to align sounds and explore valid Pinyin combinations
• Learn and practise the four tones and neutral tone
• Download a Pinyin audio package containing 1,305 pronunciation recordings
• Manage and update downloaded audio resources from your profile

DISCOVER HOW CHINESE CHARACTERS ARE BUILT

• Explore 74 common radicals with interactive Radical Pull Cards
• Learn radicals through colourful illustrations and visual associations
• Swipe through component cards to see how different parts combine inside Chinese characters
• View each character’s Pinyin, pronunciation, and meaning
• Explore 50 phonetic families with the Phonetic Wheels
• Rotate radicals around each phonetic component to discover related characters
• Learn the pronunciation, meaning, and example words for each character

BUILD YOUR HSK VOCABULARY

• Study more than 11,000 words across HSK 1–9
• View Chinese characters, Pinyin, part of speech, and translations
• Listen to clear word audio with replay
• Choose the HSK levels you want to study
• Set daily learning goals and track your progress

PRACTISE IN DIFFERENT WAYS

• Chinese-to-meaning exercises
• Meaning-to-Chinese exercises
• Audio recognition
• Fill-in-the-blank practice
• Handwriting from Chinese characters, audio, meanings, and missing characters
• Review mistakes and strengthen difficult vocabulary

UNDERSTAND EVERY STROKE

• Follow guided stroke order and character outlines
• Use stroke hints, undo, and rewrite controls
• Compare your handwriting with the standard character
• Practise writing characters in multiple learning modes

TURN REVIEW INTO PLAY

• Connection games
• Word-matching challenges
• Climbing word-wall practice
• Reinforce vocabulary through short and engaging activities

DOWNLOAD ONLY WHAT YOU NEED

• Download vocabulary packs for HSK 1–9
• Download and update the Pinyin pronunciation package
• Manage downloaded resources from your profile
• Keep your learning progress and resources organised in one place

MASTER CHINESE GRAMMAR

Build a strong foundation with 605 carefully organized grammar points across progressive levels. Each lesson includes clear explanations, practical sentence patterns, pinyin, translations, example sentences, and audio with adjustable playback speeds.
Reinforce what you learn through three focused practice modes:
• Fill in the blank
• Chinese reading comprehension
• Chinese-to-native-language translation
Complete lessons, unlock new courses, and track your progress as you advance from essential structures to more complex Chinese grammar.

LEARN IN YOUR LANGUAGE

Choose your preferred interface language:

• English (U.S. and UK)
• Simplified Chinese
• Vietnamese
• Russian
• French
• Spanish
• Korean
• Japanese
• Greek
• Arabic
• German
• Portuguese
• Italian
• Thai

Whether you are beginning with Pinyin, preparing for the HSK, practising Chinese handwriting, or exploring the structure of Chinese characters, Chivoc gives you the tools to learn step by step.

Terms of Use (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Chivoc Terms of Service:
https://www.chivoc.com/terms/

Privacy Policy:
https://www.chivoc.com/privacy/

## Key features

- HSK vocabulary study (11,000+ words)
- Pinyin spelling and pronunciation practice
- Chinese character structure and handwriting
- Interactive learning games
- Grammar lessons with practice modes
- Downloadable resource management

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chivoc Premium 6 Months | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Chivoc Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Chivoc Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |


## Is Chivoc safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Chivoc.

## Is Chivoc legit?

Chivoc -Learn Chinese&Mandarin has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Chivoc is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chivoc-learn-chinese-and-mandarin/id6798628242/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Chivoc

*2026-09-09*

Very good app! I’m learning Chinese and this app is very helpful, especially with tones/ect. Please, check out “Chivoc-learn chinese-HSK” on rednote and bring this more attention!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Chivoc

### What is the short name for Chivoc -Learn Chinese&Mandarin?

The short common name for Chivoc -Learn Chinese&Mandarin is Chivoc. This is derived by removing the subtitle and any text after the dash.

### How many Chinese words can I learn with Chivoc?

Chivoc allows you to study over 11,000 words across HSK levels 1 through 9. You can choose which HSK levels you want to focus on for your studies.

### Does Chivoc offer offline learning?

While the app allows you to download vocabulary packs and Pinyin audio, the description does not explicitly state that all features are available offline. It is best to check the app's specific download requirements for offline access.

### What are the subscription options for Chivoc Premium?

Chivoc offers three subscription plans: Chivoc Premium Monthly for $2.99, Chivoc Premium 6 Months for $12.99, and Chivoc Premium Annual for $19.99.

### How does Chivoc help with learning Chinese characters?

Chivoc teaches character structure through interactive tools like Radical Pull Cards and Phonetic Wheels. You can explore radicals, components, and phonetic families to understand how characters are built and learn their pronunciation and meaning.

### What age rating is Chivoc suitable for?

Chivoc is suitable for users aged 4 and above. This age rating is based on the app's content and educational nature.

### How often is Chivoc updated?

The latest version of Chivoc is 1.9.4, and it was last updated on November 4, 2026. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### Does Chivoc have ads?

No, Chivoc does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for premium features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.4 — 2026-11-04

Chivoc now supports iPad!
Enjoy learning Chinese on a bigger screen, with layouts optimized for iPad across vocabulary lessons, handwriting practice, sentence building, pinyin tools, and learning games.
This update also improves spacing and screen layouts for a more comfortable learning experience.

### 1.9.3 — 2026-10-24

What’s New in Version 1.9.3
- Updated HSK 4 vocabulary learning order to follow the official textbook sequence, including the lower volume.
- Added lesson and section labels to HSK vocabulary cards.
- Updated handwriting practice workbooks with the new textbook-based word order.
- Improved workbook titles and download organization.
- General stability and performance improvements.

### 1.9.2 — 2026-10-22

What’s New in Version 1.9.2
Introducing Live Translation:
• Translate microphone speech and supported video audio on your device.
• Follow translations in floating captions while using other apps.
• Translate supported languages into Chinese, with pinyin and pronunciation playback.
• Customize captions with 2, 3, or 4 lines, and pause or resume translation anytime.
• Manage offline language resources and optionally save transcripts on your device.
Live Translation requires iOS 26 and supported language downloads. Some apps restrict audio capture.

### 1.9.1 — 2026-10-21

What’s New in Version 1.9.1
- Added Indonesian, Malay, Filipino, and Turkish language support.
- Improved translations for vocabulary, example sentences, courses, and grammar.
- Made resource updates easier: postpone an update and install it later from Profile → Downloads & Storage without losing your learning progress.
- Refined pronunciation audio and fixed missing syllables in Scan Hanzi.

### 1.9.0 — 2026-10-06

What’s New in Chivoc 1.9.0:
• Added HSK 1–4 system courses featuring lesson texts, vocabulary, grammar, exercises, illustrations, and synchronized audio.
• Download course resources by HSK level for offline learning and manage them under Downloads & Storage.
• HSK vocabulary now follows the latest textbook lesson order, with level, lesson, and section labels.
• Added word favorites for easier review.
• Improved course playback, word highlighting, sentence-building exercises, and multilingual translations.
• Fixed known issues and improved interface consistency and overall stability.

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## More apps by 佳 郭

- [PinyinKeys](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinyinkeys/id6826827965)

All apps by 佳 郭: https://appshunter.io/developer/6793565748

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