Ideal app
Easily digestible with great simplified UI, other apps tend to be a bit overwhelming but after trying several other apps to work on my beginners Mandarin, I’ve found this one is the best
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Learn Mandarin Chinese characters and grammar through real-world articles and interactive quizzes. Features thousands of graded reading passages, example sentences, and animated stroke orders. Track your progress with detailed analytics and personalized review algorithms.
✓Learn 3,145 characters across HSK 3.0 levels
✓Thousands of graded reading passages
✓Quiz mode with personalized review
✓Animated stroke order
✓Search by character, pinyin, or English
✓Spaced repetition system
✓Offline functionality
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What's New in HanziFeed
1.7.0
July 13, 2026
A new way to read: • Tap any word to hear it — audio jumps straight to that word • Hold a word for an instant breakdown — meaning, pinyin, and character-by-character detail • Read news at your level — switch between beginner, intermediate, and native inside any article Plus faster startup and a range of stability fixes.
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Pro Monthly
Full access to all Pro features
$4.991 Month
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FAQ
What is HanziFeed?
HanziFeed is an educational app designed to help users learn Mandarin Chinese characters and improve their reading comprehension. It utilizes real-world articles and interactive quizzes to facilitate learning.
Does HanziFeed have ads?
No, HanziFeed is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted learning experience. The app is free to use and does not display advertisements.
What learning methodology does HanziFeed use?
HanziFeed teaches characters through patterns like radicals and phonetic series. It employs a 6-stage spaced repetition system for optimal review intervals and offers personalized review algorithms in its quiz mode.
How does HanziFeed track progress?
Users can track their reading progress with a rolling comprehension percentage, daily reading streaks, and a 30-day trend chart. Unfamiliar characters can be saved directly to review packs.
What devices is HanziFeed available on?
HanziFeed is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It supports both Simplified and Traditional Chinese characters.
How many characters does HanziFeed cover?
HanziFeed covers 3,145 characters across HSK 3.0 levels 1–9. It also provides access to over 90,000 example sentences and 161,000+ dictionary entries.
Can I use HanziFeed offline?
Yes, HanziFeed works offline, allowing you to continue your Mandarin studies without an internet connection.
What is the age rating for HanziFeed?
HanziFeed has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of learners interested in the Mandarin language.