Literate Chinese: Reading

Learn Chinese by actually reading it. Literate Chinese pairs serious spaced-repetition flashcards (SRS) with a library of graded Chinese stories, so every word you learn shows up in real sentences and sticks — from your first character to HSK 9 and TOCFL Band C. READ CHINESE FROM DAY ONE • Graded stories, dialogs, and articles matched to your personal vocabulary — the app tracks which Chinese characters you know and shows how much of each story you can already read • Tap any word for instant pinyin or zhuyin, definition, and native-quality audio • Turn any text into a tap-to-read Chinese reading practice exercise • Video lessons with synced, tappable subtitles • Get story recommendations matched to the words you just studied — finish a flashcard session and go straight into Chinese reading practice CHINESE FLASHCARDS THAT EARN THE NAME • True spaced repetition built on your personal vocabulary bank — not just static card decks • Complete HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0 word lists, TOCFL lists, AP Chinese, and themed vocabulary • Capture new words from photos or audio and turn them into flashcards in seconds • Drill any list on demand, practice writing Chinese characters, and get example sentences with audio on every card • AI word helper explains usage and nuance with extra example sentences BUILT FOR TAIWAN LEARNERS TOO • Full Traditional Chinese characters and zhuyin (bopomofo) support throughout • Taiwan Mandarin audio with authentic Taiwan pronunciations • Taiwan-specific vocabulary lists — everyday terms, slang, and words that differ from Mainland Mandarin • Stories automatically adapt their vocabulary to Taiwan or Mainland Chinese based on your settings EVERYTHING ELSE YOU'D EXPECT • Simplified and Traditional Chinese — switch anytime • Pinyin and zhuyin toggle, with the option to hide pinyin on words you know • Detailed progress stats, streaks, and a reading level that grows with you • Dark mode, offline review, no ads Whether you're looking for Chinese flashcards, Chinese reading practice, HSK vocabulary, zhuyin flashcards, or Taiwan Mandarin — Literate Chinese puts it all in one clean app. Start free with the core study tools and a generous set of stories, and upgrade to Premium when you're ready for the full library. Download Literate Chinese and start reading Chinese with confidence.