NIU Chinese - HSK Reading

NIU Chinese - HSK Reading

Read & Learn HSK, Mandarin

10 ratings
6 reviews

Archived App (Last seen on 25 Jan 2025)

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Although the app is no longer distributed by Apple, you can still view its description, screenshots, version history, ratings, and metadata for reference.

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 1, 2022
  • March 18, 2022

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This app makes learning Chinese Mandarin easy through graded reading materials. It covers characters, vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation using articles categorized by HSK levels. Improve your reading skills and cultural understanding with content from native speakers.

Graded readers (HSK 1-6)
Pinyin support
Integrated dictionary
Sentence translations
Native speaker audio
Simplified/Traditional Chinese display
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What's New in NIU Chinese

1.5.0

March 18, 2022

【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

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User reviews

Great App for Reading Chinese - but no customer support

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.
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Best Chinese learning app out there

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

Yi Qi Ban 👍

牛真是牛逼的最好的app练习学中文。

感谢你们真的谢谢您。🍀🍀🍀👍

Please update this app

Add Cantonese

BEST LEARNING MANDARIN CHINESE READING APP EVER

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).
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FAQ

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.