Hanzi Crush
Match characters by sound
About
This game helps you learn Mandarin characters by matching them based on their pronunciation. It features multiple difficulty tiers, a comprehensive dictionary, and progress tracking. Play offline without ads or data collection.
What's New in Hanzi Crush
1.0
September 3, 2026
FAQ
How does Hanzi Crush teach Mandarin characters?
Hanzi Crush uses a matching game mechanic where players pair characters that share the same Mandarin reading (pinyin). This helps reinforce pronunciation and distinguish between homophones, a key challenge in spoken Chinese.
What are the different difficulty levels in Hanzi Crush?
Hanzi Crush offers four tiers: Beginner (500 common characters, 2x2 board, no clock), Intermediate (1,000 characters, introduces near-homophones), Hard (3,500 characters, 3x3 board, 90-second timer), and Pro (all 8,105 characters, same timer, no repeating characters per run).
Does Hanzi Crush have a dictionary feature?
Yes, Hanzi Crush includes a comprehensive dictionary of all 8,105 characters. You can search by character, pinyin, or English meaning, and each entry provides readings, senses, example sentences, and audio pronunciation.
Can I play Hanzi Crush offline?
Yes, Hanzi Crush works entirely offline, meaning you do not need an internet connection to play or access its features. This makes it convenient for learning on the go.
Does Hanzi Crush have ads?
Yes, Hanzi Crush contains advertisements. As it is a free application, ads are displayed to support its development and availability.
What kind of progress tracking does Hanzi Crush offer?
Hanzi Crush tracks your best performance on each tier, the total number of distinct characters matched, and maintains a 'needs review' list prioritized by recent and frequent misses. Each game session concludes with a summary of matches and misses.
Is Hanzi Crush suitable for beginners?
Yes, Hanzi Crush is suitable for beginners with its 'Beginner' tier, which focuses on the 500 most common characters on a simple 2x2 board with no time pressure. Tiles also speak their readings when tapped.
What devices does Hanzi Crush support?
Based on the provided data, Hanzi Crush currently supports iPhones. Information on Android or other platform availability is not specified.