Write It! Chinese vs Jiayou

Master Chinese characters the right way, with real handwriting recognition that teaches correct stroke order from day one. Most Chinese apps teach you to recognize characters. Write It! Chinese teaches you to produce them from memory with instant feedback on every stroke. This is the difference between reading Chinese and actually writing it. WHY STROKE ORDER MATTERS Correct stroke order isn't just tradition, it's the key to: • Writing characters that look natural and balanced • Faster writing speed as you advance • Better character recognition in digital input methods • Easier memorization through consistent muscle memory • Understanding how complex characters are built from simpler components Write It! Chinese corrects your stroke order in real-time, so you develop proper technique before bad habits form. REAL HANDWRITING RECOGNITION Not tracing. Not multiple choice. Actual writing practice with immediate feedback. Our technology analyzes your handwriting stroke-by-stroke, detecting errors instantly and guiding you to write characters the way native writers do. Every stroke matters, and we'll let you know if it's wrong. COMPREHENSIVE HSK COVERAGE Progress from beginner to advanced with characters organized by HSK level: • HSK 1-6 vocabulary fully supported • Learn characters in context with complete words • Master both simplified and traditional character forms • Build from basic strokes to complex characters systematically Perfect for students preparing for the HSK exam or anyone building serious Chinese writing skills. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Core Character Skills: • All basic strokes and stroke order principles • Radicals and character components • Proper character structure and balance • Stroke direction and sequence rules Practical Vocabulary: Move beyond isolated characters to real words and phrases used in daily Chinese. Build vocabulary that actually matters. Both Writing Systems: Switch seamlessly between simplified characters (mainland China) and traditional characters (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau). WHO WRITE IT! CHINESE IS FOR • HSK test preparation (all levels) • University students taking Chinese courses • Travelers wanting to read signs and menus • Heritage speakers reconnecting with written Chinese • Anyone serious about learning to write, not just recognize, characters • Beginners starting from stroke basics • Advanced learners refining their technique THE DIFFERENCE IS IMMEDIATE From your very first character, you'll feel the difference between passive recognition and active production. Our handwriting recognition provides instant correction on every stroke, something paper practice can't do. You're not just memorizing shapes. You're building muscle memory that makes writing feel natural and automatic. Whether you're starting with basic strokes or mastering complex characters for HSK 6, Write It! Chinese gives you the deliberate practice that transforms recognition into real ability. BUILT FOR SERIOUS LEARNERS No gimmicks. No gamification that gets in the way. Just focused, effective practice that respects your time and helps you improve faster. The character stroke order animations show you the authentic way native writers produce characters. The recognition system holds you to that standard, because proper technique matters. Start writing your first Chinese characters in minutes. Perfect for self-learners, classroom students, and anyone who's tired of apps that teach you to read but not to write. Download Write It! Chinese and discover the difference that real handwriting practice makes. Your journey to Chinese writing mastery starts now. Privacy Policy: https://jernung.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://jernung.com/terms

Learn the Mandarin people actually speak in Taiwan — five minutes a day. Most Chinese apps teach you Beijing. Jiayou teaches you Taipei: Taiwan words, Taiwan tone readings, traditional characters, and a real Taiwan voice. It's built for people who want to understand and be understood in Taiwan — travellers, students, people with Taiwanese partners and families. FIVE MINUTES A DAY Each daily lesson teaches just three new phrases and practises them until they stick: you meet a phrase, hear it, say it, then recall it again before the lesson ends. Earlier phrases come back on a spaced-repetition schedule right before you'd forget them. No 40-word lists you'll lose by Friday. KEEP YOUR STREAK • Daily streak with a week view of your progress • Earn a streak freeze every seven days, so one busy day doesn't wipe you out • Optional reminder at the time you choose — never on a day you've already practised SOUND LIKE YOU LEARNED IT IN TAIWAN • 捷運 not 地鐵. 計程車 not 出租車. 腳踏車 not 自行車. • Taiwan tone readings: 垃圾 lèsè, 星期 xīngqí, 企業 qìyè • No erhua. The particles that make you sound natural: 喔, 啦, 齁, 蛤, 耶 • Hokkien loanwords locals love: 歹勢, 好家在, 母湯 • A quick quiz that pits the Taiwan word against the Mainland one LISTEN AND SPEAK, NOT JUST READ • Listening drills with audio only — train your ear the way conversation does • Speaking drills checked on your iPhone against a Taiwan speech recogniser • Build sentences from word tiles • Roleplay real scenes: the night market, the 7-Eleven counter, the taxi, meeting the family • Quiet mode for when you're on the bus and can't talk out loud 12 UNITS, FROM HELLO TO MEETING THE FAMILY 500 phrases across 12 units: first contact, getting unstuck, numbers and money, eating, bubble tea and 7-Eleven, getting around, particles and tone, grammar, people and family, daily life, LINE and logistics, and sounding local. PRIVATE AND OFFLINE No account. No ads. No tracking. The whole course lives inside the app and works on a plane. Your progress stays on your iPhone. A NOTE ON THE VOICE Jiayou only speaks with Apple's free Chinese (Taiwan) voice. If it isn't installed yet, the app shows you exactly where to download it — rather than quietly substituting a Mainland accent.