Learn Chinese Through the Bible

The Bible is one of the best texts for learning Mandarin: familiar stories, naturally repeating vocabulary, and a sentence-by-sentence translation you already understand. Read it with tools built for learners — all free.

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Tap any word

Tap a Chinese word to see its pinyin, English meaning and HSK level instantly.

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Tones in color

Characters are colored by tone, so you internalize tones as you read.

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Hear it

Listen to native-style pronunciation of any verse or word.

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Flashcards

Save words and review them with spaced repetition that schedules itself.

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HSK & frequency

Focus on the most common words first, filtered by HSK level.

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Stroke order

See how each character is written, stroke by stroke.

Where to start

A gentle path from easier to richer language.

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Guides & resources

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Character lists, HSK vocabulary, tones and more.

100 Most Common Chinese Characters (Pinyin, Tones & Meaning)

The 100 most frequent Chinese characters, ranked — each with pinyin, tone colors, HSK level and meaning. Learn the characters that unlock most of written Chinese.

HSK 1 Vocabulary List — Every Word with Pinyin & Meaning

The complete HSK 1 vocabulary list with pinyin, tone colors and English meanings. The words you need to pass HSK 1, ordered so the most useful come first.

Chinese Tones Explained — The 4 Tones (and the Neutral One)

Mandarin has four tones plus a neutral tone. What each tone sounds like, why tones change meaning, and how tone colors help you learn them faster.

Chinese Reading Practice for Beginners — Easy Texts with Pinyin

Beginner-friendly Chinese reading practice with tap-to-reveal pinyin, tone colors and audio. Start with the simplest chapters and build up at your own pace.

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