The 4 Tones
Master this first — wrong tones mean wrong words. Tap examples to hear them.
1st — Flat High
2nd — Rising
3rd — Dipping
4th — Falling
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Pinyin Guide
Pinyin is the romanisation of Chinese. Master these sounds before vocab — tap any card to hear it.
Vocabulary
Tap a card to see an example sentence. Colours show the tone: red=1st, green=2nd, blue=3rd, purple=4th.
Common Phrases
Real conversations by situation. Tap to hear pronunciation.
Flashcards
See the character — guess the meaning. Tap to flip.
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Grammar Basics
Chinese grammar is simpler than European languages — no verb conjugations, no gender.
Quiz
Test your knowledge of characters, pinyin and tones.
Mandarin Runner Game
Jump over Chinese words and learn the meaning, pinyin and sound as you run.
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Press Start, then jump with Space, Up, or the Jump button.
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pronunciation
Keyboard: Space or Up to jump. Tap the game area on mobile. Longer streaks make the run faster.