Literate Chinese: Reading

Learn to read, hear, and actually use Chinese. Literate Chinese pairs a serious spaced-repetition flashcard system with 1,000+ graded stories, so every word you learn is reinforced by reading it in context. It works in both Mainland and Taiwan Mandarin, in Simplified or Traditional, from your very first character all the way to advanced reading. I grew up speaking Chinese without being able to read it and this app is me creating everything I ever dreamed of for learning to read Chinese effectively. READ CHINESE FROM DAY ONE • Graded stories, dialogs, and articles matched to your personal vocabulary — the app tracks which Chinese characters you know and shows how much of each story you can already read • Tap any word for instant pinyin or zhuyin, definition, and native-quality audio • Turn any text into a tap-to-read Chinese reading practice exercise • Video lessons with synced, tappable subtitles • Get story recommendations matched to the words you just studied — finish a flashcard session and go straight into Chinese reading practice CHINESE FLASHCARDS THAT EARN THE NAME • True spaced repetition built on your personal vocabulary bank — not just static card decks • Complete HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0 word lists, TOCFL lists, AP Chinese, and themed vocabulary • Capture new words from photos or audio and turn them into flashcards in seconds • Drill any list on demand, practice writing Chinese characters, and get example sentences with audio on every card • AI word helper explains usage and nuance with extra example sentences BUILT FOR TAIWAN LEARNERS TOO • Full Traditional Chinese characters and zhuyin (bopomofo) support throughout • Taiwan Mandarin audio with authentic Taiwan pronunciations • Taiwan-specific vocabulary lists — everyday terms, slang, and words that differ from Mainland Mandarin • Stories automatically adapt their vocabulary to Taiwan or Mainland Chinese based on your settings EVERYTHING ELSE YOU'D EXPECT • Simplified and Traditional Chinese — switch anytime • Pinyin and zhuyin toggle, with the option to hide pinyin on words you know • Detailed progress stats, streaks, and a reading level that grows with you • Dark mode, offline review, no ads Whether you're looking for Chinese flashcards, Chinese reading practice, HSK vocabulary, zhuyin flashcards, or Taiwan Mandarin — Literate Chinese puts it all in one clean app. Start free with the core study tools and a generous set of stories, and upgrade to Premium when you're ready for the full library. Download Literate Chinese and start reading Chinese with confidence.