# NIU Chinese - HSK Reading — Read & Learn HSK, Mandarin

> Chinese graded reading app for HSK levels, covering characters, vocabulary, and pronunciation. (iPhone/iPad app by 阳 张.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niu-chinese-hsk-reading/id1602348129 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [阳 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602193915)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese
- Released: 2022-01-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niu-chinese-hsk-reading/id1602348129/reviews.md

## What is NIU Chinese?

Hello, NIU Chinese is a Chinese Graded Reading (中文阅读 Yue Du Chinese) app, making Chinese / Mandarin learning an easy task.
We will teach you Chinese characters (汉字 Hanzi), vocabularies, grammar, Pinyin (拼音) and speaking pronunciation via interesting Chinese articles.
We have categorised Chinese articles according to different HSK exam levels. No matter what your Chinese level is, you can find ample contents suitable for your learning. These articles are written by professional Chinese teachers. These interesting articles can help Chinese learners improve reading skills, and also learn more about Chinese culture.
We support the following languages:
简体中文、繁體中文、English、日本語、한국어、ภาษาไทย、Tiếng Việt
Features:
Graded readers (HSK 1 - 6)
Pinyin (拼音)
Dictionary
Sentence translations
Audios by Chinese native speakers
Simplified / Traditional Chinese

## Key features

- Graded readers (HSK 1-6)
- Pinyin support
- Integrated dictionary
- Sentence translations
- Native speaker audio
- Simplified/Traditional Chinese display

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niu-chinese-hsk-reading/id1602348129/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great App for Reading Chinese - but no customer support

*2024-11-22*

This app is a great way to study Chinese, though probably not for a total beginner. It helps to already have a little basic vocabulary before using it.

The stories show pinyin as well as Chinese characters. The pinyin is optional - its easy to remove it for learning the characters.

The app includes a translation for words and sentences.

Plus, a reader reads each story to help improve listening skills.

I would give the app 5 stars, but there is no customer support. If you forget your password, you are out of luck. You can’t reset it. You can’t even delete your account to start over without writing a letter of explanation to the developer.

### 5/5 — Best Chinese learning app out there

*2024-08-15*

Many readings for all HSK levels, ability to save words, and tap to translate. Best part is that it is 100% FREE WITH NO ADS. Really a godsend

### 5/5 — Yi Qi Ban 👍

*2024-07-25*

牛真是牛逼的最好的app练习学中文。

感谢你们真的谢谢您。🍀🍀🍀👍

### 5/5 — Please update this app

*2024-06-07*

Add Cantonese

### 5/5 — BEST LEARNING MANDARIN CHINESE READING APP EVER

*2022-12-29, version 1.5.0*

This is the BEST LEARNING MANDARIN CHINESE READING APP I have ever come across. It has all the bells and whistles you could need to practice reading Mandarin Chinese. It is just awesome. If you are learning Chinese and looking for helpful reading material, with audio, with different playback speeds, with pinyin, with word by word translation, with contextual sentence translation, with a large library of short stories and articles, and much much more, THEN THIS IS THE APP!!! Did I mention? All this and completely free!!!! No ads, no in-app purchases. Just top-notch reading practice. Are there cons? Yes, nothing is perfect, but this app certainly comes very close. If I had to nitpick in the spirit of a comprehensive review I would say there are two features I would like to see added in future versions. 1. Names are not translated/defined (but you can still see the pinyin pronunciation ), so if you didn’t recognize the word as a name you might be thrown off. 2. The audio of the native speaker reading the text plays without highlighting the word being read as it does in some other apps (all of which are NOT free). This is not really a problem, more of a lack of convenience. Audio scrolling is also a little difficult in case you want to scroll to a specific word, but you can always just tap the word you want to hear and it plays it back for you on its own (unless it is a name).

### 5/5 — Recommend!

*2022-01-05, version 1.0.0*

As a Chinese learner, I appreciate apps with graded reading materials, so I can know where's my level.

## Frequently asked questions about NIU Chinese

### What learning methodology does NIU Chinese use?

NIU Chinese employs a graded reading methodology, presenting articles categorized by HSK levels. This approach helps learners systematically improve their reading skills, vocabulary, and understanding of Chinese characters and grammar.

### How does NIU Chinese track user progress?

While specific progress tracking features are not detailed, the app's graded reader system allows users to select content appropriate for their current HSK level, facilitating self-assessment of their reading ability.

### Does NIU Chinese offer certifications?

NIU Chinese is a reading and learning tool designed to aid in HSK preparation. It does not directly offer certifications; users would typically take official HSK exams separately.

### What languages does NIU Chinese support for its interface?

NIU Chinese supports a variety of interface languages including Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese, making it accessible to a global audience.

### Is NIU Chinese available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, NIU Chinese is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Information regarding Android compatibility is not available.

### How often is NIU Chinese updated?

The latest version of NIU Chinese is 1.5.0, last updated on March 18, 2022. This indicates a release cycle that may vary, but updates are provided by the developer.

### What do users like about NIU Chinese?

Users appreciate the app's high rating of 4.9 stars from 10 ratings, suggesting a positive reception. The graded reading approach and comprehensive coverage of HSK levels are likely key factors in user satisfaction.

### Does NIU Chinese have ads?

No, NIU Chinese is ad-free. The application does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted learning experience for its users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.0 — 2022-03-18

【新功能】
1. 可以在文章中添加评论了
2. 标记词语的 HSK 等级
【NEW】
1. You can add comments to the article
2. HSK level tag of words

### 1.4.0 — 2022-02-23

新功能】你可以听文章的音频了~
【New】You can play the audio of the article

### 1.3.0 — 2022-02-10

【新功能】文章中有图片了~
【New】Picture in content

### 1.2.1 — 2022-01-26

【新功能】黑暗模式
【新功能】拼音展示开关
【新功能】收藏生词，便于后续复习
【New】Dark Mode
【New】Turn ON / OFF Pinyin
【New】Collect new words for revisions later

### 1.2.0 — 2022-01-22

【新功能】收藏生词，便于后续复习
【新功能】拼音展示开关
【New】Collect new words for revisions later
【New】Turn ON / OFF Pinyin

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