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Built by native speakers to bridge the gap between you and the actual Chinese community.

Explore Mode
Explore Mode
Daily native content
Daily

Raw, unfiltered daily immersion. Engage with trending vlogs and real conversations exactly as locals do.

Native CreatorsReal ScenariosImmersive
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Weekly 5~10 lessons updates • 1000+ lessons coming soon..

Student Mode
Student Mode
Structured curriculum
HSK 1-4

Guided comprehensible input. Master daily vocabulary through real-world scenarios tailored for HSK 1-4, minus the textbook.

Comprehensible InputDaily WordsHSK 1-4
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Weekly 5~10 lessons updates • 1000+ lessons coming soon..

How It Works

How to learn peacefully and effectively

Ditch the rigid paths. Our platform seamlessly brings you closer to the actual scenes.

1
Absorb

Pick a real-world vlog instead of dull listening exercises. Enjoy synced captions that make native-speed content fully understandable.

Immersive Input
2
Engage

Learn at your own pace. Shadow native speakers, practice dictation, and grasp how words are truly used in actual scenes.

Active Recall
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3
Connect

Build a long-lasting relationship with the culture. Stay consistent with your daily streak and immerse yourself every single day.

Progress Tracking
Core Features

Tools designed for real-world immersion

Captions

Interactive Captions

Word-level synced captions with pinyin, tones, and instant translations.

Interactive Captions
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Shadowing

Shadow Reading

Follow along sentence-by-sentence. Record and compare your voice.

Shadow Reading
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Dictation

Dictation Mode

Type what you hear to reinforce listening and character recognition.

Dictation Mode
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Flashcards

Smart Flashcards

Auto-generated flashcards from lesson vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Smart Flashcards
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Advanced Features

Take your learning further

📊Progress Tracking

Daily streak tracking, lesson completion stats, and monthly check-in calendars to keep you motivated.

Motivation
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📚My Vocabulary

Study vocabulary from real conversation captions and save them as Vocab to revise later.

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My Vocabulary
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Proven Results

Trusted by Chinese Learners Worldwide

Chao-wei T.
Chao-wei T.
Student in Taipei

“The synced captions actually work. I can finally follow a natural conversation.”

Listening 🚀
Sophie Miller
Sophie Miller
HSK 3 Learner

“It forces you to actively listen and type. Best dictation tool for Chinese out there.”

800+ Chars
Marcus Koh
Marcus Koh
Expat in Shanghai

“I use it on my commute. Saving vocabulary from real videos is incredibly fast.”

Daily Streak 🔥
Linda P.
Linda P.
Self-taught Learner

“The only app that feels like actual language use. The immersion is unmatched.”

Mastered HSK 4
Kevin H.
Kevin H.
HSK 6 Candidate

“Progress tracking keeps me honest. It's the first thing I open with my morning coffee.”

95% Fluency
Dr. Sarah L.
Dr. Sarah L.
Academic Researcher

“Shadowing is scientifically proven. This app makes it accessible and fun with real context.”

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