# Zen Chinese

> Zen Chinese (iPhone/iPad app by Thinh Nguyen Viet.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-chinese/id6753702941 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Thinh Nguyen Viet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844542928)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 117 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-11-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-chinese/id6753702941/reviews.md

## What is Zen Chinese?

Zen Chinese – Learn Mandarin & English Through Real News

In today’s world, knowing just one language is never enough.
We are global citizens — and understanding the world means understanding multiple languages.

Zen Chinese helps you learn Mandarin Chinese and English naturally by reading real news, stories, and cultural articles from across Asia.

Inspired by top learning apps like Duolingo, HelloChinese, and Pleco, Zen Chinese combines language learning with real-world reading.

Perfect for learners from HSK 1 to HSK 6 who want to improve vocabulary, reading, and listening — while staying connected to what’s happening in the world.

*** What makes Zen Chinese unique
- Read real Chinese and English news from trusted sources like China Daily, Xinhua News Agency, and Huanqiu.
- Learn with bilingual articles (Chinese–English–Vietnamese–Japanese–Korean).
- Tap any word to instantly see Pinyin, meanings, examples, and audio pronunciation.
- Improve vocabulary with smart highlighting and interactive reading.
- Listen while reading — follow subtitles like watching a movie.
- Save words and build your personal vocabulary library.
- Discover Asian culture, stories, music, and modern lifestyle trends.

*** Why learners love Zen Chinese
- If you already practice with Duolingo or look up words in Pleco, Zen Chinese takes the next step — helping you learn languages through real content.

It’s more than a learning app.
It’s your daily reading window to China, Asia, and the world.

Read like a native. Learn like a global citizen.

Terms of Use (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Privacy Policy:
https://zenchinese.top/privacy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium Quarterly | $12.99 | per 3 months |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.23 — 2026-05-02

Enhanced AI performance
Various bug fixes and improvements

### 1.0.20 — 2026-03-21

- New Bilingual Support: English language is now available for users who enjoy reading English news.
- Performance Improvements: Minor enhancements and bug fixes for a smoother experience.

### 1.0.19 — 2026-03-10

Performance Improvements
Various small enhancements and bug fixes for a smoother and more stable experience.
Major improvements to backend–frontend connectivity for a faster and smoother app experience.

### 1.0.18 — 2026-03-07

Resume Reading Instantly
Pick up exactly where you left off — the app now remembers the last sentence you were reading when you return to a book.

Smoother Vocabulary Navigation
Fixed swipe issues in Vocabulary to Remember, making it easier to browse and review saved words.

Faster & Easier Dictionary Lookup
Improved the dictionary experience so you can find word meanings quicker and more conveniently while reading.

New “Do Not Disturb” Mode in Story Mode
Enjoy immersive reading with fewer interruptions thanks to the new distraction-free mode.

Performance Improvements
Various small enhancements and bug fixes for a smoother and more stable experience.

### 1.0.17 — 2026-03-02

- Upgraded to AI-Powered Voices
We’ve enhanced our Text-to-Speech system with advanced AI voices, delivering more natural, expressive, and engaging audio for a better listening experience.

- Smarter Night Notifications
Improved the “Continue Reading” notification to respect your sleep time — no more unwanted disturbances while you’re resting.

- Performance & Stability Improvements
Various small enhancements and optimizations to make the app smoother, faster, and more reliable.

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