# HSK HeChinese Book 2 — Speak & read Chinese directly.

> Learn Chinese speaking and reading directly from characters, bypassing Pinyin. (iPhone/iPad app by Guilin Ouyang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsk-hechinese-book-2/id460824400 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Guilin Ouyang](https://appshunter.io/developer/417876711)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 76 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2011-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsk-hechinese-book-2/id460824400/reviews.md

## What is HSK HeChinese Book 2?

HSK HeChinese Book 2
Speak and read Chinese directly.

HeChinese Series:

1. HeCharacter (On AppStore);
2. HeInput (On AppStore);
3. HSK HeChinese Book 1 (On AppStore);
4. HSK HeChinese Book 2 (This Application).

The best way to learn Chinese speaking and reading.

Requirement:

HeChinese Book 2 is the third book in the HeChinese series, you need to study the first three Books, then study this ebook. 

Introduction:
For Chinese language study, the study method plays a critical role; it may decide easy or difficult, effective or ineffective, success or failure.

Starting from PinYin to learn Chinese is a Chinese study method, which has been used for decades worldwide, but it is not an effective way.

Firstly, since PinYin letters are the same as English letters, so foreigners read PinYin with English sounds and tones, and it is difficult to change.

Secondly, starting with and relying on PinYin leads students to be afraid of Chinese Characters/words; as a result, many foreign students are not able to read Chinese after a long time study.

Thirdly, inputting Chinese with PinYin does not help to practice and to memorize Chinese writing, but does gradually erase the memory of words’ shape and writing.
These are 3 reasons why the PinYin Chinese study method is wrong; actually, it is PinYin method that makes Chinese even hard to learn.

PinYin was introduced in 1958, before that there was no PinYin in Chinese study, nowadays when Chinese kids learn to speak from parents, PinYin is still not involved. So PinYin is not a study method for Chinese pronunciation in China in the past and nowadays.

And PinYin has no relation with Chinese writing, so PinYin is not a study method for Chinese writing as well. 

HeChinese Study Method starts Chinese study from 25 characters, it now has a systematic theory and practical technology for Chinese writing & typing, for pronunciation, and for memorizing sounds and meanings. It evolved to have a HeChinese series of books, multi-platform applications, and quick HeChinese courses. 

Quick HeChinese course uses textbooks and applications for Chinese study, but an assistant teacher can do a great help for beginning learners. Each study book has an application tied up, and all applications are also available on Web platforms.

Quick HeChinese course is an easy, practical, and effective course for Chinese beginners. It has three steps: 

Step 1: in 4-6 hours, getting complete knowledge & skills of Chinese writing and typing through the HeInput coding system. 

Online web application: http://www.hezi.net/HeChinese/HeTraining.htm

Step 2: in 10 hours (60 words), speaking directly from Chinese words to learn native Chinese pronunciation (No PinYin and tones involved).

Online web application: http://www.hezi.net/HeBook1/

Step 3: By reciting short sentences to remember the sounds and meanings of Chinese words.  

HeChinese Book 2 (HeBook2) is a textbook for Step 3, it includes 25 lessons, has total of 300 new words, 550 new phrases, and over 300 sentences, 300 dialogs, all these words, phrases, and sentences, are selected according to HSK2 and HSK3 requirements.

HeBook2 uses carefully selected material to help foreign students to learn Chinese listening, speaking, reading, and writing quickly and effectively, to prepare for HSK2 or HSK3 test.

Wordlist sample for lessons:

Lesson1: 两级考试准备，希望次第进步
Lesson2: 孔爷先兴私校，总共议员数千
Lesson6: 自从公司工作，清楚应该必须
Lesson11: 报纸条块新闻，长短全部查阅

## Key features

- Learn Chinese speaking and reading
- Bypasses Pinyin for direct character learning
- Systematic theory and practical technology
- Focuses on pronunciation and memorization
- Includes 25 lessons and 300 new words

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HeBook2 Lesson 6To10 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HeBook2 11 To 15 | $4.99 | one-time |
| HeBook2 16 To 25 | $9.99 | one-time |
| HeBook2 Lesson3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| HeBook2 Lesson4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| HeBook2 Lesson5 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsk-hechinese-book-2/id460824400/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Can't use it!

*2011-12-26*

I've downloaded it, but it wouldn't even get started working.  Can't reload, can't delete.  Can do nothing!

## Frequently asked questions about HSK HeChinese Book 2

### What is the HeChinese study method?

The HeChinese study method starts with 25 characters and has a systematic approach to Chinese writing, typing, pronunciation, and memorization. It aims to be more effective than Pinyin-based learning.

### Do I need to study other books before HSK HeChinese Book 2?

Yes, HSK HeChinese Book 2 is the fourth in the series. You need to study the first three books in the HeChinese series before starting this ebook.

### Why does HeChinese avoid Pinyin?

The app's description states that Pinyin can lead to foreigners reading with English sounds, make students afraid of Chinese characters, and hinder memorization of word shapes and writing.

### What is the learning progression in the Quick HeChinese course?

The course has three steps: learning the HeInput coding system, speaking directly from Chinese words without Pinyin, and then reciting short sentences to remember sounds and meanings.

### What content is included in HSK HeChinese Book 2?

This application is a textbook for Step 3 of the Quick HeChinese course. It includes 25 lessons and introduces a total of 300 new words and 550 new phrases.

### What devices is HSK HeChinese Book 2 available on?

HSK HeChinese Book 2 is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, supporting iOS devices.

### How often is HSK HeChinese Book 2 updated?

The latest version of HSK HeChinese Book 2 is 7.0, which was last updated on May 12, 2020. This indicates a less frequent update cycle.

### What is the user rating for HSK HeChinese Book 2?

HSK HeChinese Book 2 has a rating of 2.0 stars based on 1 review. This suggests potential areas for improvement based on user feedback.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.0 — 2020-05-12

Updated to HSK HeBook 2.

### 6.4 — 2019-03-07

Add flashcard function;
Verify layout for all iOS devices;
Bring back in-App purchase functions;

### 6.3 — 2017-08-24

Update to HeMa Coding system 6.3.

### 6.2 — 2017-05-15

Fix recorder bug.

### 6.1 — 2017-04-06

Update content to HeMa 6.1.

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## More apps by Guilin Ouyang

- [HeInput: Chinese Study & Input](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heinput-chinese-study-and-input/id417876708)
- [Learn Chinese Characters](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-characters/id432786460)
- [HSK HeChinese Book 1](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hsk-hechinese-book-1/id454054540)

All apps by Guilin Ouyang: https://appshunter.io/developer/417876711

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