Learn Chinese Pinyin & Tones
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About this app
Pinyin is the key that unlocks Chinese. Master it in weeks — with your own handwriting.
The only Pinyin app that makes you write every letter and scores your handwriting in real time. Not multiple choice. Not drag-and-drop. Actual writing.
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT:
- Handwriting canvas scores every stroke — build real muscle memory
- Complete coverage: 23 initials, 24 finals & 16 whole syllables
- All 4 tones + neutral tone with tone-curve visuals
- Syllable blending practice: b + ā → bā, following real Pinyin spelling rules
- Hear standard Mandarin pronunciation for every sound
- 3 quiz modes: letter→sound, sound→letter, audio→letter
STAY CONSISTENT:
- Daily Challenge — 8 questions picked from your weakest sounds
- Spaced repetition (SM-2) schedules each review at the right time
- Streak counter & achievement badges keep you coming back
- Weekly charts show practice time & accuracy trends
DESIGNED FOR REAL LEARNING:
- Step-by-step lessons from easy to hard
- Spelling rules explained: ü after j/q/x, iu=iou, tone-mark placement
- Dark mode for late-night sessions
- Available in 10 languages
Starting Mandarin, preparing for HSK, or helping your kids read Chinese — Pinyin done right is the fastest way in.
At a glance
- Category
- Education
- Version
- 2.0.0
- Size
- 61 MB
- Requires
- iOS 15.5+
- Price
- Free
On 100for1.com: how this language is written, what to learn first, and the first 200 words of the course with example sentences.
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