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Learn practical factory Chinese with pinyin, original workplace dialogues, quantity checks and phrases for asking a colleague to clarify.
Understand Taiwan Mandarin, traditional characters and regional words such as 公車 and 捷運, without confusing Mandarin with Taiwanese Hokkien.
Learn 30 basic Chinese words with pinyin, meanings and example sentences. Practise every word in six free demos, five words at a time.
Learn how to study Mandarin with a clear sequence for pronunciation, vocabulary, listening and reading, plus a sample daily routine and free demo.
Plan your Chinese learning around conversation, reading or exams. Compare practice schedules, set useful milestones and avoid fluency guarantees.
Understand Chinese slang in context, with pinyin, natural examples, register notes and practice for comments, conversations and messages.
Learn why 666 can mean “nice work” in Chinese comments, how to read it, and how context separates praise from sarcasm.
Compare 躺平, 摆烂 and 内卷 with pinyin, examples and practice. Understand the difference between stepping back and letting something slide.
Learn 宝贝, 亲爱的, 老公 and 老婆 with pinyin, examples and the difference between affectionate address and ordinary relationship labels.
Decode 520, 1314 and 5201314, learn the Mandarin phrases behind them, and practice reading affectionate messages without inventing exact homophones.
Learn 我爱你, 我喜欢你 and 我想你 with pinyin, natural replies and examples that distinguish affection, attraction and missing someone.
Understand 武侠, 仙侠 and 玄幻, plus 江湖, 师父 and disciple titles, through original examples and a short fantasy reading.
Learn 耽美, 百合, 动画, 漫画, 哥哥 and 姐姐, with clear distinctions between genres, media, relationships and fandom language.
Understand common Mandarin profanity, including wo cao, sha bi and niubi, with candid meanings, register notes and neutral alternatives.
Understand 白月光, first love, white lotus and relationship tropes in Chinese dramas through pinyin, original dialogue and reading practice.
Decode YYDS, XSWL, AWSL, 555 and 233 with Chinese expansions, pinyin, sample exchanges and a practice exercise.
Choose Chinese forms of address for teachers, colleagues and unfamiliar adults, and separate modern usage from historical drama titles.
Learn Mandarin kinship terms for siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, with a practical method for choosing the right relationship word.
Understand 缘分 beyond “soulmate,” and learn 有缘无分 / 有缘无份 with pronunciation, contrasting situations and original dialogue.
Learn the language behind 8, 4, 6 and 9, with Mandarin pronunciation, cultural context and a clear distinction from romantic texting codes.
Understand the literal and idiomatic meanings of 戴绿帽子, the infidelity implication, and how to avoid accidental insulting jokes.
Say 生日快乐 and write natural Chinese birthday wishes for friends, family and colleagues, with pinyin and original messages.
Learn Mandarin New Year wishes, what gong xi fa cai means, and how to choose a greeting for family, friends and colleagues.
Understand when 你吃了吗 is a real meal question or a social greeting, and practice natural replies without assuming it is always an invitation.
Distinguish 汉服 and 旗袍, learn clothing and fit vocabulary, and practice asking about a garment without reducing either style to one fixed design.
Write clear Chinese emails with annotated original examples, greetings, subject lines, polite requests and sign-offs for real workplace situations.
Practice business Mandarin for introducing your role, arranging meetings, clarifying details and confirming deadlines with original examples.
Understand BCT A, B and Speaking, how the business-focused test differs from HSK, and how to build a practical study routine using official resources.
Learn 简历, 工作经历 and interview phrases, with original examples for describing responsibilities, results and language ability accurately.
Understand 关系, 面子, 996 and 内卷 without stereotypes, and practice language for introductions, disagreement and workload.
Practice Mandarin for finding a bathroom, checking directions, asking prices and confirming travel details with pinyin and short exchanges.
Learn practical Mandarin for ordering dishes, asking about spice, choosing takeaway and requesting the bill, with pinyin and contextual practice.
Understand Chinese pinyin typing, punctuation, laughter, 88 and emoji context, with practice that helps you avoid sending the wrong character.
Choose 请, 麻烦你, 不好意思, 没关系 and 加油 in context, with pinyin, original exchanges and practice for everyday situations.
A complete starter roadmap for HSK 1 grammar: pronouns, 是/有/在, questions, measures, dates, time, imperatives, and simple sentence order.
A structured HSK 2 grammar roadmap for comparisons, aspect, reduplication, complements, choice questions, and practical sentence expansion.
A full HSK 3 grammar roadmap for 把/被, result and potential complements, discourse connectors, rhetorical questions, and richer clause control.
A reference roadmap for HSK 4 grammar: written connectors, formal comparisons, rhetorical emphasis, double negatives, conditions, and advanced sentence frames.
A practical roadmap for HSK 5 grammar: correction, emphasis, conditions, contrast, complements, 把, 了, fixed formats, and formal topic framing.
A structured guide to HSK 6 grammar for formal written Chinese, nuanced negation, formal affixes, scope framing, conclusions, and advanced discourse flow.
Try HanyuGuide's handwriting checker and see how writing practice connects to stroke data, SRS reviews, dictionary lookup, print sheets, and guided learning paths.
Learn how AI can be used to learn Chinese and the importance of independent thinking.
Understand the real challenges of learning Mandarin Chinese and how the right systems make consistent progress achievable.
Learn how to easily type pinyin with tone marks using our free online tool. No need to install special keyboards or software.
Add pinyin on top of a Chinese word or sentence with a free online annotator. Generate tone marks above the characters and copy the two-line result.
Learn how HanyuGuide transforms Pinyin learning from a monotonous chore into an engaging gamified experience.
Everything you need to know about the HSK Chinese proficiency test - levels, format, preparation, and more.
Learn about spaced repetition and how it can revolutionize your Chinese learning journey.
Understanding CEFR, HSK, and TOCFL frameworks for measuring Chinese language proficiency.