Chivoc - Learn Chinese

HSK Vocabulary & Handwriting

Only for iPhone

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.

iPhone

Master 11,000+ HSK words and learn Chinese through Pinyin, handwriting, radicals, phonetic families, audio practice, and games—all in one app. Chivoc brings HSK vocabulary, Pinyin, Chinese character structure, handwriting, listening practice, and learning games into one focused multilingual app. Study more than 11,000 words across HSK 1–9, practise pronunciation and writing, and explore how Chinese sounds and characters are built through interactive learning tools. EXPLORE PINYIN AND PRONUNCIATION • Build complete syllables with the Pinyin Spelling Keyboard by combining initials, finals, and tones • Tap Pinyin keys to hear clear pronunciation • Rotate the Pinyin Wheel to align sounds and explore valid Pinyin combinations • Learn and practise the four tones and neutral tone • Download a Pinyin audio package containing 1,305 pronunciation recordings • Manage and update downloaded audio resources from your profile DISCOVER HOW CHINESE CHARACTERS ARE BUILT • Explore 74 common radicals with interactive Radical Pull Cards • Learn radicals through colourful illustrations and visual associations • Swipe through component cards to see how different parts combine inside Chinese characters • View each character’s Pinyin, pronunciation, and meaning • Explore 50 phonetic families with the Phonetic Wheels • Rotate radicals around each phonetic component to discover related characters • Learn the pronunciation, meaning, and example words for each character BUILD YOUR HSK VOCABULARY • Study more than 11,000 words across HSK 1–9 • View Chinese characters, Pinyin, part of speech, and translations • Listen to clear word audio with replay • Choose the HSK levels you want to study • Set daily learning goals and track your progress PRACTISE IN DIFFERENT WAYS • Chinese-to-meaning exercises • Meaning-to-Chinese exercises • Audio recognition • Fill-in-the-blank practice • Handwriting from Chinese characters, audio, meanings, and missing characters • Review mistakes and strengthen difficult vocabulary UNDERSTAND EVERY STROKE • Follow guided stroke order and character outlines • Use stroke hints, undo, and rewrite controls • Compare your handwriting with the standard character • Practise writing characters in multiple learning modes TURN REVIEW INTO PLAY • Connection games • Word-matching challenges • Climbing word-wall practice • Reinforce vocabulary through short and engaging activities DOWNLOAD ONLY WHAT YOU NEED • Download vocabulary packs for HSK 1–9 • Download and update the Pinyin pronunciation package • Manage downloaded resources from your profile • Keep your learning progress and resources organised in one place LEARN IN YOUR LANGUAGE Choose your preferred interface language: • English (U.S. and UK) • Simplified Chinese • Vietnamese • Russian • French • Spanish • Korean • Japanese • Greek • Arabic • German • Portuguese • Italian • Thai Whether you are beginning with Pinyin, preparing for the HSK, practising Chinese handwriting, or exploring the structure of Chinese characters, Chivoc gives you the tools to learn step by step. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Chivoc Terms of Service: https://www.chivoc.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.chivoc.com/privacy/

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Version 1.2.0 introduces two new ways to explore Chinese characters: • New Phonetic Wheels Rotate radicals around 50 phonetic families to discover related characters, pronunciation, meanings, and example words. • New Radical Pull Cards Explore 74 common radicals with colorful illustrations and combine component cards to understand character structure. • Expanded Pinyin Audio The downloadable Pinyin audio package now includes 1,305 pronunciation recordings, with an improved update experience for existing users. • More Languages Added and improved translations for the new learning content across supported system languages. • Interface Improvements Refined layouts, character-component alignment, wheel interactions, audio playback, and overall stability.

Version 1.2.0

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Information

Seller
  • 佳 郭
Size
  • 56.1 MB
Category
  • Education
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • iPod touch
    Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
4+
In-App Purchases
Yes
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  • Chivoc Premium Monthly $2.99
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  • © 2026 Jia Guo
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