Best Learn Hanzi Apps

4.9😊(23K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app offers a fun and effective way to learn Mandarin Chinese from beginner to conversational levels. It combines game-based lessons, stories, videos, and speech recognition to help you master pronunciation, characters, and practical conversations while exploring Chinese culture.

What We Love

🚀 Easy to learn
👍 Engaging and fun
👍 Helpful for beginners
👍 Good for pronunciation practice
👍 Useful for learning Chinese characters
👍 Effective teaching methods
👍 Convenient for on-the-go learning
👍 Comprehensive learning experience

Room to Improve

🐛 Inconsistent speech recognition
🐛 Audio quality issues in some videos
💰 Paywall limits access to full content
💰 Premium subscription is expensive

Learn Chinese: Hanzi by Victor Shcherbina

Vocabulary, Writing, HSK 3.0

Strong Contender

2.0(2 ratings)

Free

Master Chinese characters (Hanzi) with this app designed for effective practice. Learn stroke order, strengthen memory, and build confidence in reading and writing. Track your progress and enjoy focused learning without distractions.

ChineseSkill - Learn Chinese by YIYAN TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

#1 Mandarin & Cantonese App

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Scripts: Learn Chinese writing

4.8😊(15K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Master Mandarin Chinese with interactive lessons, smart reviews, and AI-powered speaking practice. Learn Pinyin, Hanzi, vocabulary, and grammar for work, travel, or HSK exams. Improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

What We Love

👍 Great app for learning Chinese
🚀 Comprehensive and effective learning approach
💡 Helpful explanations and grammar notes
👍 Engaging and fun learning experience
👍 Versatile features (pinyin, characters, writing practice)
👍 Excellent value, lots of free content

Room to Improve

🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
🔒 Concerns about subscription cancellation and account issues
💰 Paid subscription required to access all features
🤔 Some lessons feel repetitive or lack progression
💬 Desire for more audio/speech practice features

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Mnemonic phrases for memorizationReading and writing trainingTargeted repetition system

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Lock screen widget for continuous learningHSK word list (5,000+ words)Self-paced learning

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This app transforms your phone's lock screen into a learning tool for Chinese characters. It displays one HSK word at a time until mastered, with an integrated handwriting practice feature. Learn at your own pace without pressure or tracking.

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Learn over 6,000 hanziNeuroscience-based SRS for memory retentionLearn radicals first

Master Mandarin Chinese characters with a science-backed approach. This app uses spaced repetition and mnemonics to help you memorize thousands of hanzi and build vocabulary effectively. Learn radicals first for an intuitive and efficient path to fluency.