# Hanyu Wave — HSK 1-6 words and characters

> Learn and practice Chinese vocabulary and characters for HSK levels. (iPhone/iPad app by Kyungil Choi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanyu-wave/id1556400151 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kyungil Choi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556400153)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-03-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-04
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanyu-wave/id1556400151/reviews.md

## What is Hanyu Wave?

Anyone who studies Chinese has a hard time learning vocabulary.
Hanyu Wave is the simplest way to learn and practice Chinese words and characters.

Learn words and characters every day, and practice them with quizzes.
You can learn all of the vocabulary for your target level.


In 'Learn' tab, you can learn all the words and characters of the entire HSK course. Learn them and take Learn Quizzes to complete each part. Words/characters for all HSK levels are ready.

-HSK1: 151 new words / 174 new characters
-HSK2: 151 new words / 173 new characters
-HSK3: 302 new words / 270 new characters
-HSK4: 605 new words / 447 new characters
-HSK5: 1,308 new words / 621 new characters
-HSK6: 2,510 new words / 978 new characters

In 'Practice' tab, you can practice all of the vocabulary you learned with shuffle quizzes. Based on the AI-based quiz generation and comprehension management, Hanyu Wave helps learners to clearly understand confusing words and characters.

Practice at home, on the subway, anywhere.
With Hanyu Wave, your Chinese vocabulary will be mastered.

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If you subscribe to the Hanyu Wave Pass (Premium), you can access all features and courses.

Once you subscribe, your subscription is automatically renewed. If you want to cancel your subscription, you can turn off auto-renew option in your 'Apple ID' in 'Settings' 24 hours before the end of the subscription period.


Privacy
https://hanyuwave.com/en/privacy

Terms and Conditions
https://hanyuwave.com/en/terms

## Key features

- Learn words and characters daily
- Practice with shuffle quizzes
- AI-based quiz generation
- Comprehension management
- Covers all HSK levels (1-6)
- Offline practice

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Pass | $14.49 | per year |
| Monthly Pass | $1.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Pass | $4.49 | per 3 months |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HSK Vocabulary | $16.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanyu-wave/id1556400151/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2022-03-29, version 1.3.5*

I love this app! The fact that you have to practice with selecting the pinyin, hanzi and english forms is great!
Suggestions for the developer:
- Add the option to switch to other fonts like Kaiti.
- Add the option to select bigger font sizes across the app.
- Clarify what's included on the paid version vs free. I'm still using the free but I'm not sure at what point it will make me switch.

### 1/5 — App stopped working

*2022-01-03, version 1.3.5*

Nothing loads, super slow. No offline option.

**Developer response:** Hello, Grubber88. Thank you for your feedback!
As you mentioned, we are currently developing contents for sentences and grammar.
We are also preparing features to make the app more useful for advanced Chinese learners, so stay tuned for updates!

### 4/5 — Fantastic. Massive untapped potential

*2021-08-18*

Great work so far from a lone developer. Would love to see more flexibility deviating from simply being given stuff from the algorithm (e.g. the ability to so-to-speak “speed-run” all HSK 4 words, or perhaps test out my own word list in a manner like Quizlet, or other modes such as in Skritter). Keep up the good work!

### 5/5 — A different, great approach to learning Chinese

*2021-04-01, version 1.2.0*

This app fits my learning style very well. It ensures I understand the Chinese characters, the pinyin, and the tonal aspects of words and does it very well. I feel that I’m learning more words faster with this app compared to others I’ve tried. The interface e is nice and clean and focused, too. Nothing there that doesn’t need to be there. Very pleased with this.

**Developer response:** Hello, Aydee221! Thank you for the best compliment. A lot of effort has been put into ensuring that learners can focus on learning without being disturbed.
If you have any other feedback or questions while using the app, please let us know at support@hanyuwave.com. Thanks!

## Frequently asked questions about Hanyu Wave

### What is Hanyu Wave?

Hanyu Wave is an educational app designed to help users learn and practice Chinese vocabulary and characters. It covers all levels of the HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) exam, from HSK1 to HSK6.

### How does Hanyu Wave help users learn Chinese?

The app offers a 'Learn' tab for daily vocabulary and character acquisition and a 'Practice' tab with AI-generated shuffle quizzes. This dual approach aids in comprehension and retention of confusing words and characters.

### What HSK levels does Hanyu Wave cover?

Hanyu Wave provides vocabulary and characters for all HSK levels. Specifically, HSK1 has 151 new words/174 characters, HSK2 has 151 words/173 characters, HSK3 has 302 words/270 characters, HSK4 has 605 words/447 characters, HSK5 has 1,308 words/621 characters, and HSK6 has 2,510 words/978 characters.

### Is Hanyu Wave free to use?

Hanyu Wave is free to download and use, offering access to its learning and practice features. For full access to all features and courses, a subscription to the Hanyu Wave Pass is available.

### What are the subscription options for Hanyu Wave?

Hanyu Wave offers a Premium subscription called the Hanyu Wave Pass. Subscription plans include a Monthly Pass for $1.99, a Quarterly Pass for $4.49, and a Yearly Pass for $14.49.

### How can I cancel my Hanyu Wave subscription?

To cancel your Hanyu Wave subscription, you can turn off the auto-renew option in your 'Apple ID' settings. This should be done at least 24 hours before the end of your current subscription period to avoid further charges.

### What devices does Hanyu Wave support?

Hanyu Wave is currently supported on iPhones and iPods. The app is rated for ages 4+ and was last updated on August 1, 2021.

### Does Hanyu Wave have ads?

No, Hanyu Wave does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use, with optional in-app purchases for premium subscription plans.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.5 — 2021-08-01

- The grammar reference has been released as beta.

### 1.3.4 — 2021-07-12

- Fix language error in UI messages

### 1.3.3 — 2021-06-18

- Improved quiz layout on different sizes of screens.

### 1.3.2 — 2021-05-20

The example sentence feature has been released in beta!

### 1.3.1 — 2021-04-21

- The scroll position of the Learn tab is preserved even if the app is relaunched.
- Improved the overall stability of the app.

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