Jin - Learn Chinese Fast
The words you actually need
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Most language apps waste your time teaching you vocabulary you don't really need in the country. But when you land in China, that won't help you order food, find a bathroom, or add a friend on WeChat.
Jin is different.
Jin cuts out the noise and focuses 100% on the essential, hand-picked vocabulary required for real life in China. Whether you are a student, a traveler, or an expat, Jin is your pocket survival guide to speaking Mandarin with confidence.
WHY CHOOSE JIN?
• HAND-PICKED "SURVIVAL" VOCABULARY: Don't get overwhelmed by thousands of words. We have curated the exact words and phrases you actually need. From asking "Do you have WeChat?" to ordering street food, every card is useful.
• SMART REPETITION: Stop studying efficiently and start studying effectively. Our smart algorithm tracks what you know and what you don't, bringing back difficult words at the perfect moment to ensure they stick.
• NATIVE PRONUNCIATION: Hear how locals actually speak. Every flashcard comes with audio recordings so you can master the tones and sound natural.
• CULTURAL CONTEXT: We don't just give you the translation; we tell you how and when to use the word, including vital cultural nuances so you don't feel lost.
• MEET JIN: Learning Chinese can be hard, but Jin makes it fun! Your cute panda companion guides you through the learning process, tracking your progress and cheering you on.
KEY FEATURES:
Four Essential Categories: Survival, Social Life & Food, City Life, and University.
Beautiful, dark-mode friendly design.
Progress tracking to visualize your mastery.
Works offline for when you are on the go.
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Information
- Seller
- Samuel Scheffel
- Size
- 13.6 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English and German
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Samuel Scheffel