Zhong - Chinese Characters

Zhong makes learning Chinese character and vocabulary easy by letting you explore the relationships within the language.

Instead of relying on rote memorization, Zhong shows you how the language actually fits together - every character connected to its radicals, character components, and words it is contained in. Explore the graph and learn Chinese visually to expand your vocabulary and Chinese character recognition.

THE 3D WORD GRAPH
Explore Chinese characters visually — see how characters connect to create words, see the components and radicals they’re composed of, and the relationships between them all.

SEARCH
Search Chinese characters and words using Chinese, English, or Pinyin and further travel the relationships between them. Every entry includes the definition, pinyin, and audio pronunciation.

GUIDED LESSONS
Learn core concepts to understanding how the Chinese language works. Short lessons will help build a foundation to more quickly build your vocabulary.

FLASH CARDS & QUIZZES
Study flash cards using a spaced repetition system and then test yourself using the quiz system. Multiple quiz types test you from all directions, making sure you know the character, meaning, and pinyin reading deeply.

HSK TRAINING PATHS
Prepare for HSK vocabulary tests with HSK training paths. Each level includes the characters and words for HSK levels 1-6.

HEAR EVERY WORD
Every character and word includes the audio pinyin reading so you can learn how to pronounce them properly.

PROGRESS WORTH KEEPING
Earn XP and gems, build a daily login streak, and unlock achievements. Spend what you earn on themes, profile icons, character fonts, and premium HSK paths.

简体/繁體 SIMPLIFIED & TRADITIONAL
Switch between Simplified and Traditional Chinese characters with the flip of a toggle in the settings.

WHO IT'S FOR
Complete beginners just starting their Chinese learning journey, HSK candidates drilling for an exam, and self-studiers who'd rather learn deeply than through rote memorization.

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