Internet connection not needed for normal operation – no blackouts in dead zones! (See FAQ for exceptions)

You can start off with multiple choice and, when you are ready for a greater challenge, switch to text input.

The structure of the levels and lessons correlates with the official learning material for the HSK tests (Level 1 in the free basic app, up to Level 6 with an In-app Purchase) and so the app can be used as a companion to the appropriate books.

The more often you have answered a question correctly, the less frequently you are asked it again – less time wasted on familiar items, more spent on weak points. Read more.

Tone marks are entered via dedicated buttons – no need to look for diacritical marks on your keyboard.

Easy cross-referencing between characters and words. Usages in words are shown for characters, along with similar characters not to be confused with.

Composition of complex characters is shown in terms of their radical and other components.

Users can look up words and characters by entering English, Pinyin or (if their device supports Hanzi input) Chinese characters.

Users can enter their own notes for each word and character – further usages, favourite mnemonics etc.

Users can add their own words and (if their device supports Hanzi input) Chinese characters.