Jinbu Chinese: Learn Chinese
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About
Master Chinese characters and fluency with a comprehensive learning app. It uses mnemonics, comprehensible input through stories and exercises, native speaker audio, and personalized review to help you acquire language naturally.
What's New in Jinbu Chinese
1.0.13
November 6, 2026
• Beginner courses now show a larger variety of activities and follow a better difficulty curve • Flashcard tab is a lot easier to manage your words, get rid of anything you don't want to learn right now and a cleaner design • Story reader audio is much easier to follow with controls for playback speed • Some design polish throughout the app and generally made things snappier
MoreSubscriptions & In-App Purchases
Premium
Includes access to all Jinbu Chinese features
FAQ
What is Jinbu's learning methodology?
Jinbu is built on the principle of comprehensible input, where language is acquired by understanding meaningful messages. This approach is backed by research suggesting vocabulary learning can be up to 4.1x faster in relevant story-listening conditions.
How does Jinbu help with learning Chinese characters?
Jinbu makes learning Chinese characters easier with memorable visuals and mnemonic stories that connect each character’s meaning to its components. These characters then reappear in stories, vocabulary review, and your personalized learning path.
Can I learn Chinese with Jinbu offline?
The provided data does not specify offline functionality. However, features like listening to native-speaker audio and accessing stories suggest an internet connection may be required for full functionality.
What are the subscription options for Jinbu?
Jinbu offers a Premium subscription at $7.99 per month and an Annual subscription for $71.99. Both plans include a 7-day free trial.
How does Jinbu track my progress?
Jinbu tracks the words and characters you know and uses this information to personalize your learning path. You can see how many words and characters you know and your estimated coverage of everyday written Chinese.
Is Jinbu suitable for absolute beginners?
Yes, Jinbu is designed for learning Chinese to fluency and uses comprehensible input, which is beneficial for beginners. The content is chosen to be understandable at your current level while introducing new words.
How often is Jinbu updated?
The latest version of Jinbu is 1.0.11, and it was last updated on October 30, 2026. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.
What devices does Jinbu support?
Jinbu is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.
