tongtong - Learn Chinese
Master your Chinese Vocabulary
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Master Mandarin vocabulary with adaptive spaced repetition. This app schedules words for optimal recall, offers native speaker audio, and provides real example sentences. Track your progress and start at the right HSK level.
What's New in tongtong
2.0
October 13, 2026
tongtong 2.0 is a new app from the ground up. Three new ways to study beside Read: in Listen you catch the word in real speech, in Use you put it into a sentence, and in Write you draw the characters, checked stroke by stroke. Home shows how much of everyday Chinese you can handle in each skill. Never had tongtong Plus? Your first week is on us, no payment details needed. Plus opens Listen, Use and Write, every story, and lifts the daily card limit. After every card you see how it went, when the word comes back and the XP it earned. Stories now have a narration player with three speeds and a quiz at the end. And every screen has a new look, in light and dark.
MoreFAQ
How does TongTong help me remember Chinese words?
TongTong uses an adaptive spaced repetition system (FSRS + Item Response Theory) that learns your forgetting curve. It reschedules each word individually for optimal recall, ensuring you review words right before you're about to forget them.
Can TongTong help me with my HSK level?
Yes, TongTong offers an adaptive placement quiz to determine your HSK level. Words are tagged from HSK 1–6 and 7–9, catering to learners from beginner to advanced stages.
Does TongTong offer audio for words and sentences?
Absolutely. TongTong provides native-speaker audio for every word and example sentence. You can tap to replay audio anytime to improve your pronunciation and comprehension.
What kind of learning content does TongTong offer besides flashcards?
TongTong includes 'TongTong Talks,' which are Mandarin podcasts sorted by HSK level. These podcasts feature synced transcripts with word-level timing, allowing you to tap a line to jump directly to it.
Can I build my own vocabulary list in TongTong?
Yes, you can search the full corpus by character, pinyin, or English and add any word to your study pipeline with a single tap. This allows you to create a personalized learning library.
Is TongTong available on multiple devices?
Yes, you can sign in with Apple or email and pick up your learning progress on any device. Your progress syncs automatically across all your devices.
How often is TongTong updated?
TongTong was last updated on June 22, 2026, with version 1.15. This indicates a relatively frequent update schedule, suggesting ongoing development and improvements.
What is the age rating for TongTong?
TongTong has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger learners and adults.
