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Ginkgo: Learn Chinese Mandarin

Ginkgo: Learn Chinese Mandarin

Learn Chinese Characters & HSK

150 ratings
129 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 21, 2020
  • June 1, 2025

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Ginkgo Academy
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Master Chinese characters and accelerate Mandarin learning with immersive video lessons and interactive flashcards. Explore etymology, history, and cultural significance for enhanced memorization and retention. Personalized learning adapts to your pace and style, featuring native pronunciation for accurate speaking.

βœ“Immersive video classes explaining character stories
βœ“Interactive flashcards with visual cues and color-coded tones
βœ“HSK vocabulary memorization (HSK 1-4)
βœ“Personalized learning algorithm adapting to pace
βœ“Native speaker audio for pronunciation
βœ“Focus on etymology, history, and cultural significance
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Ginkgo. Based on 150 reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 14 positives and 7 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • πŸ‘Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
  • πŸŽ“Effective spaced repetition system (SRS)
  • πŸŽ₯High-quality explanatory videos
  • 🧠Etymology and character origin explanations
  • πŸ“šComprehensive HSK 1-4 vocabulary coverage
  • 🎨Visual learning with mnemonic devices
  • πŸ’°Reasonable pricing and fair value
  • 🎯Separate drilling of meanings and sounds
  • 🌟Engaging and fun learning experience
  • ⭐Well-designed for beginners
  • πŸ”„Effective spaced repetition algorithm
  • πŸ“±Smooth and efficient performance
  • 🎬Integrated YouTube video links
  • πŸŽ“Non-intrusive, easily skippable lessons

Negative things

  • πŸ”Account login issues with lifetime purchases
  • πŸ“–No option to disable pinyin display
  • πŸŽ₯Some videos fail to load
  • πŸ’³Paywall limits free content access
  • πŸ“šLimited explanations for traditional characters
  • ⏸️Unable to pause/rewind videos
  • πŸ’ΈHigh lifetime subscription cost ($119.99)
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What's New in Ginkgo

5.7.2

June 1, 2025

- General package update

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User reviews

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BETTER THAN DUOLINGOOO

Just wowwww
jenifer andrewjenifer andrew

Great App

It's easy to use
Uncle Vino9uUncle Vino9u

Can log into my lifetime account

really love the app, but can’t find a way to log into my account on my new phone despite using the same apple account. I paid for lifetime access and can’t use it
83RN1383RN13

Excellente appli !!

Appli française super intuitive et avec une approche douce et efficace au mandarin. Très bon travail du développeur. Je recommande !
Alexfly777300Alexfly777300

I recommend 100%

This app is a helpful friendly beginner for those who want to start with good basics, I’m around HSK1-2 and this app is a game changer. ✌🏽
DjaberwokDjaberwok
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Login fails for lifetime account holders on new devices

Bug

Video loading failures

Bug

Account access issues despite using same Apple ID

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Requested Features

6 requests

Toggle option to hide pinyin for advanced learners

Feature

Video playback controls (pause, rewind, replay)

Feature

Better support for traditional character learning

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Handwriting recognition and grading feature

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Improved account synchronization across devices

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More free content or extended trial period

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FAQ

What does Ginkgo: Learn Chinese Mandarin do?

This app helps users master Chinese characters and accelerate their Mandarin language learning. It offers immersive video classes that explain the stories behind characters, along with interactive flashcards for memorization. The app also focuses on vocabulary acquisition for HSK levels 1 through 4 and provides native speaker audio for pronunciation practice.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include 300 immersive video classes detailing character etymology and history, 1500 illustrated flashcards for vocabulary memorization, a personalized learning algorithm that adapts to the user's pace, and native recordings for accurate pronunciation. It also covers HSK levels 1-4 and Chinese radicals.

How much does Ginkgo: Learn Chinese Mandarin cost?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means that while the core functionality is available for free, users may have the option to buy additional content or features.

What HSK levels does the app cover?

The app is designed to help users progress through HSK levels 1, 2, 3, and 4. It includes carefully designed flashcards to help memorize vocabulary words from HSK 1 to HSK 4, enabling users to gradually grow their vocabulary and improve their Mandarin Chinese skills.

How can this app help me learn Chinese characters effectively?

The app employs a unique teaching methodology that combines captivating video lessons with dynamic flashcards. Videos provide insights into character etymology and mnemonics, while flashcards use illustrations and color-coded tones for visual reinforcement. This interactive approach aims to enhance retention and make learning characters engaging.