Learn Chinese Pinyin & Tones
Initials, Finals & 4 Tones
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Pinyin is the key that unlocks Chinese. Master it in weeks — with your own handwriting.
The only Pinyin app that makes you write every letter and scores your handwriting in real time. Not multiple choice. Not drag-and-drop. Actual writing.
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT:
▸ Handwriting canvas scores every stroke — build real muscle memory
▸ Complete coverage: 23 initials, 24 finals & 16 whole syllables
▸ All 4 tones + neutral tone with tone-curve visuals
▸ Syllable blending practice: b + ā → bā, following real Pinyin spelling rules
▸ Hear standard Mandarin pronunciation for every sound
▸ 3 quiz modes: letter→sound, sound→letter, audio→letter
STAY CONSISTENT:
▸ Daily Challenge — 8 questions picked from your weakest sounds
▸ Spaced repetition (SM-2) schedules each review at the right time
▸ Streak counter & achievement badges keep you coming back
▸ Weekly charts show practice time & accuracy trends
DESIGNED FOR REAL LEARNING:
▸ Step-by-step lessons from easy to hard
▸ Spelling rules explained: ü after j/q/x, iu=iou, tone-mark placement
▸ Dark mode for late-night sessions
▸ Available in 10 languages
Starting Mandarin, preparing for HSK, or helping your kids read Chinese — Pinyin done right is the fastest way in.
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New: real voice audio for every initial/final, standard stroke-order animations, full Chinese localization, toggleable stroke numbers.
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Information
- Provider
- zhenyu song
- Size
- 51.8 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 13.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 9 more
- English, French, Indonesian, Japanese, Malay, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
Advertising
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Remove Ads SAR 12.99
- Copyright
- © Zhenyu Song