# Learn Hokkien Language ! — Min Nan dialect of China

> Learn Hokkien (Min Nan) dialect with offline access, pronunciation, and cultural insights. (iPhone/iPad app by 俊 姜.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-hokkien-language/id1446893518 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [俊 姜](https://appshunter.io/developer/974809005)
- Category: Education
- Price: $1.99 (on sale, was $2.99)
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-01-03
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-hokkien-language/id1446893518/reviews.md

## What is Learn Hokkien Language !?

LET'S  LEARN  THE  HOKKIEN (MIN NAN)  LANGUAGE !
THIS  APP  BREAKS  THEM  DOWN  STROKE  BY  STROKE !

•   SPIN  THE  WHEEL  TO  EXPLORE
     It's so easy and natural.

•   ADD  TO  FAVORITES
     Save the word you like for the future use.

•   REAL  HUMAN  VOICE
     Including the alphabet, words.

•   ENGLISH  MEANINGS
     All of the words have their meanings in English.

•   HOKKIEN  ARTS & CULTURE
     Hokkien cuisine and culture illustrations.

•   OFF-LINE INDEPENDENT
     Once downloaded, you don't need internet to use the app. All audios and pictures are integrated within.

You can select the word in alphabetical order (English meanings) by clicking “words” in the menu bar. Basic everyday Hokkien words!

Click on the "alphabet" button in the menu bar, you can get the sound elements of the Hokkien language. 

The apostrophe character indicates there is a nose pronunciation. For example, di’ has a  nasal sound at the vowel  i. And ’gua has a nasal sound at the consonant /g/ .

There are over 50 million people who speak Hokkien worldwide. It is a southeastern dialect of Chinese. It played an important role in the South China Sea region. For instance, Tea in Hokkien is Dei. It sounds quite different form the common Chinese word of tea 茶(cha). European traders such as the Dutch took the Hokkien pronunciation of tea then spread it across the globe, which gives rise to English "tea".

This app gives you a taste of Hokkien!

## Key features

- Stroke-by-stroke breakdowns
- Real human voice pronunciation
- Alphabet and word sounds
- English meanings
- Hokkien arts and culture
- Offline independent use

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-hokkien-language/id1446893518/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 没声音

*2022-09-20*

没声音

### 1/5 — Really no sound!!

*2022-05-05, version 1.4*

No sound at all!

### 1/5 — 无法发音

*2021-08-03*

没声音

**Developer response:** 手机侧面的静音键拨回到正常再试试。多谢！

### 1/5 — No sound?

*2020-09-29, version 1.3*

No sound came out from device after I pressed the sound icon no matter what word I searched. Restarted my phone and app with the same problems. Not user friendly as well. Please get it fixed.

### 5/5 — 对我来说非常满意的App

*2020-02-03*

下了很多闽南语的app，这个对我来说是最实用的哈哈哈哈
虽然只能记忆单词，但是足够了，现在在厦门，想努力学学闽南语。
价格对我而言也是合理，还下了广东话版本，谢谢作者和团队。

**Developer response:** 非常感谢您的支持与鼓励!

### 1/5 — The sound doesn'twork

*2019-11-18*

the app crash if you click the sound button

**Developer response:** Please update to the latest iOS system. It is one of bugs of the iOS 13.1.

## Frequently asked questions about Learn Hokkien Language !

### What is the primary focus of Learn Hokkien Language!?

Learn Hokkien Language! focuses on teaching the Hokkien (Min Nan) dialect of China. It provides stroke-by-stroke breakdowns, real human voice pronunciations for the alphabet and words, and English meanings.

### Can I use Learn Hokkien Language! offline?

Yes, the app is designed for offline independent use. Once downloaded, all audios and pictures are integrated within the app, so you do not need an internet connection to use it.

### What kind of content does Learn Hokkien Language! offer besides language lessons?

In addition to language learning, the app includes Hokkien arts and culture, featuring illustrations related to Hokkien cuisine and culture. It aims to provide a comprehensive taste of the Hokkien experience.

### How does Learn Hokkien Language! handle pronunciation of specific sounds?

The app explains phonetic nuances, such as the apostrophe character indicating a nasal pronunciation. For example, it clarifies how 'di’ has a nasal sound at the vowel 'i' and '’gua' has a nasal sound at the consonant /g/.

### What is the price of Learn Hokkien Language!?

Learn Hokkien Language! is a paid application, priced at $1.99. This one-time purchase grants access to all its features and content.

### On which devices can I use Learn Hokkien Language!?

Learn Hokkien Language! is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed to be compatible with Apple's mobile operating systems.

### How often is Learn Hokkien Language! updated?

The latest version of Learn Hokkien Language! is 1.5, and it was last updated on July 18, 2025. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### Does Learn Hokkien Language! have ads?

No, Learn Hokkien Language! does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an ad-free learning experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2025-07-18

Built with iOS SDK 18.

### 1.4 — 2022-03-17

Compatible with more iOS devices.

### 1.3 — 2019-11-28

Fixed sounds

### 1.2 — 2019-10-22

Fixed bugs

### 1.1 — 2019-05-12

• iOS 12.1 SDK Compatibility

## Apps similar to Learn Hokkien Language !

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Learn Chinese for Beginners](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-chinese-for-beginners/id1269136257) | 4.4 (106) | Free | Education |
| [国学经典之道德经](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6569253330) | — | $0.99 | Education |
| [Langpal話朋 - Chinese Phrasebook](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/langpal-chinese-phrasebook/id6741186468) | — | Free | Education |
| [Amharic Alphabet](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amharic-alphabet/id484229417) | 5.0 (1) | $2.99 | Education |
| [易经导航 HD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd/id534524272) | — | $4.99 | Education |
| [Burmese Phrasebook](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burmese-phrasebook/id6448214694) | — | $6.99 | Education |

## More apps by 俊 姜

- [Telegraph - Morse Code !](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/telegraph-morse-code/id985978176)
- [Dancing Butterfly](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dancing-butterfly/id988280926)
- [I Ching - Smart Chinese Wisdom](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-ching-smart-chinese-wisdom/id989785470)
- [Quran Plus - Islamic Calendar](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quran-plus-islamic-calendar/id989829373)
- [Buddha - Magic Prayer Wheel !](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddha-magic-prayer-wheel/id1011711750)
- [3D Astronomy : Celestial Globe](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-astronomy-celestial-globe/id1011717212)

All apps by 俊 姜: https://appshunter.io/developer/974809005

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-07.*