HSK1 Learn Chinese Chinesimple
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PREPARE AND PASS THE HSK EXAM WITH CHINESIMPLE
Speak, write, and read Chinese with ease.
Learning Chinese and passing the HSK exam might sound intimidating. But with Chinesimple and our fearless tutor Bingo, you'll get there faster — and have a good time doing it.
WHY CHOOSE CHINESIMPLE – YOUR ALL-IN-ONE CHINESE LEARNING APP
• HSK VOCABULARY YOU CAN ACTUALLY MASTER
Access over 5,000 HSK words (v2) and 11,000 (v3). Your own Chinese dictionary, always in your pocket — no fluff.
• OVER 300 LESSONS. YES, REALLY.
We didn’t just slap together a phrasebook. Chinesimple includes a complete learning path with hundreds of structured lessons. Who else offers that? Exactly.
• LEARN TO WRITE — FOR REAL
Our stroke animations were drawn by actual people, not generated by some fancy AI. Each stroke reflects real handwriting from a native speaker. Because learning how to write Chinese means actually learning how it’s written.
• FLASHCARDS, BUT DONE RIGHT
Every HSK word comes with a flashcard and an image. More than 6,000, all designed to make vocabulary stick. Are we obsessed? A little. But it works.
• MASTER USEFUL CHINESE SENTENCES
Over 4,000 real-life examples — with native audio recorded by the same person who drew all the strokes. Offline. Data-free. Airplane-mode ready.
• SPEAK CHINESE IN REAL CONTEXTS
Practice everyday phrases and build confidence with voice recognition and listening tools that actually help.
• 100% PERSONALIZED LEARNING
Choose what you want to focus on — pronunciation, reading, writing — and we’ll tailor the content to your goals. No pressure, just progress.
• LEARNING THAT’S ACTUALLY FUN
Score points. Unlock challenges. Hit goals. This isn’t gamification as a gimmick — it’s motivation that works.
• CHARACTERS FOR EVERY REGION
Learn both simplified and traditional Chinese characters, so you’re ready for anything — from Beijing to Taipei.
• FLUENCY FROM DAY ONE
Our tools are built for beginners, but scale with you as you grow. Learn Mandarin with confidence, at your pace.
AVAILABLE IN 12 LANGUAGES
English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Russian, Portuguese, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, Hindi, Arabic.
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more • New HSK1 v2.0 Guided Course
Not sure where to start? We’ve designed a step-by-step path to master all HSK1 content. Enjoy 26 modules carefully prepared by our teachers to help you learn in an organized way, without the hassle.
• All-in-one: The ultimate method
We’ve integrated our full potential into this course: lessons, games, vocabulary, writing, pronunciation, and exams. Practice every detail from the first lesson to the last word. You learn by doing!
• New Smart Notifications
Your course now guides you. Notifications adapt to your progress and remind you of pending content. Enable them so we can keep you on track with your daily tasks!
• HSK1 Lessons review and upgrade
Along with the new course, we’ve revised and improved all HSK1 lessons, adding brand-new content. We also recorded dozens of new native audios so you can perfect your ear directly inside each lesson.
• Performance and reliability polish
We’ve fixed minor bugs and improved overall stability so nothing distracts you from your studies. As always, we’ve applied your feedback to make the experience flawless.
12.0.11 6 days ago
• New HSK1 v2.0 Guided Course
Not sure where to start? We’ve designed a step-by-step path to master all HSK1 content. Enjoy 26 modules carefully prepared by our teachers to help you learn in an organized way, without the hassle.
• All-in-one: The ultimate method
We’ve integrated our full potential into this course: lessons, games, vocabulary, writing, pronunciation, and exams. Practice every detail from the first lesson to the last word. You learn by doing!
• New Smart Notifications
Your course now guides you. Notifications adapt to your progress and remind you of pending content. Enable them so we can keep you on track with your daily tasks!
• HSK1 Lessons review and upgrade
Along with the new course, we’ve revised and improved all HSK1 lessons, adding brand-new content. We also recorded dozens of new native audios so you can perfect your ear directly inside each lesson.
• Performance and reliability polish
We’ve fixed minor bugs and improved overall stability so nothing distracts you from your studies. As always, we’ve applied your feedback to make the experience flawless.
12.0.10 27 Mar
• New HSK1 v2.0 Guided Course
Not sure where to start? We’ve designed a step-by-step path to master all HSK1 content. Enjoy 26 modules carefully prepared by our teachers to help you learn in an organized way, without the hassle.
• All-in-one: The ultimate method
We’ve integrated our full potential into this course: lessons, games, vocabulary, writing, pronunciation, and exams. Practice every detail from the first lesson to the last word. You learn by doing!
• New Smart Notifications
Your course now guides you. Notifications adapt to your progress and remind you of pending content. Enable them so we can keep you on track with your daily tasks!
• HSK1 Lessons review and upgrade
Along with the new course, we’ve revised and improved all HSK1 lessons, adding brand-new content. We also recorded dozens of new native audios so you can perfect your ear directly inside each lesson.
• Performance and reliability polish
We’ve fixed minor bugs and improved overall stability so nothing distracts you from your studies. As always, we’ve applied your feedback to make the experience flawless.
12.0.8 26 Mar
• New HSK1 v2.0 Guided Course
Not sure where to start? We’ve designed a step-by-step path to master all HSK1 content. Enjoy 26 modules carefully prepared by our teachers to help you learn in an organized way, without the hassle.
• All-in-one: The ultimate method
We’ve integrated our full potential into this course: lessons, games, vocabulary, writing, pronunciation, and exams. Practice every detail from the first lesson to the last word. You learn by doing!
• New Smart Notifications
Your course now guides you. Notifications adapt to your progress and remind you of pending content. Enable them so we can keep you on track with your daily tasks!
• HSK1 Lessons review and upgrade
Along with the new course, we’ve revised and improved all HSK1 lessons, adding brand-new content. We also recorded dozens of new native audios so you can perfect your ear directly inside each lesson.
• Performance and reliability polish
We’ve fixed minor bugs and improved overall stability so nothing distracts you from your studies. As always, we’ve applied your feedback to make the experience flawless.
12.0.7 25 Mar
• New HSK1 v2.0 Guided Course
Not sure where to start? We’ve designed a step-by-step path to master all HSK1 content. Enjoy 26 modules carefully prepared by our teachers to help you learn in an organized way, without the hassle.
• All-in-one: The ultimate method
We’ve integrated our full potential into this course: lessons, games, vocabulary, writing, pronunciation, and exams. Practice every detail from the first lesson to the last word. You learn by doing!
• New Smart Notifications
Your course now guides you. Notifications adapt to your progress and remind you of pending content. Enable them so we can keep you on track with your daily tasks!
• HSK1 Lessons review and upgrade
Along with the new course, we’ve revised and improved all HSK1 lessons, adding brand-new content. We also recorded dozens of new native audios so you can perfect your ear directly inside each lesson.
• Performance and reliability polish
We’ve fixed minor bugs and improved overall stability so nothing distracts you from your studies. As always, we’ve applied your feedback to make the experience flawless.
12.0.6 23 Mar
March Update:
• New HSK1 v2.0 Guided Course
Not sure where to start? We’ve designed a step-by-step path to master all HSK1 content. Enjoy 26 modules carefully prepared by our teachers to help you learn in an organized way, without the hassle.
• All-in-one: The ultimate method
We’ve integrated our full potential into this course: lessons, games, vocabulary, writing, pronunciation, and exams. Practice every detail from the first lesson to the last word. You learn by doing!
• New Smart Notifications
Your course now guides you. Notifications adapt to your progress and remind you of pending content. Enable them so we can keep you on track with your daily tasks!
• HSK1 Lessons review and upgrade
Along with the new course, we’ve revised and improved all HSK1 lessons, adding brand-new content. We also recorded dozens of new native audios so you can perfect your ear directly inside each lesson.
• Performance and reliability polish
We’ve fixed minor bugs and improved overall stability so nothing distracts you from your studies. As always, we’ve applied your feedback to make the experience flawless.
12.0.3 14 Mar
March Update:
• New HSK1 v2.0 Guided Course
Not sure where to start? We’ve designed a step-by-step path to master all HSK1 content. Enjoy 26 modules carefully prepared by our teachers to help you learn in an organized way, without the hassle.
• All-in-one: The ultimate method
We’ve integrated our full potential into this course: lessons, games, vocabulary, writing, pronunciation, and exams. Practice every detail from the first lesson to the last word. You learn by doing!
• New Smart Notifications
Your course now guides you. Notifications adapt to your progress and remind you of pending content. Enable them so we can keep you on track with your daily tasks!
• HSK1 Lessons review and upgrade
Along with the new course, we’ve revised and improved all HSK1 lessons, adding brand-new content. We also recorded dozens of new native audios so you can perfect your ear directly inside each lesson.
• Performance and reliability polish
We’ve fixed minor bugs and improved overall stability so nothing distracts you from your studies. As always, we’ve applied your feedback to make the experience flawless.
12.0.0 13 Mar
March Update:
• Native audio now in most HSK1 lessons
Most example sentences and lesson words in HSK1 now include native audio, recorded by our own team, so you can practice real pronunciation directly inside each lesson.
• New HSK1 lessons + lesson content upgrade
New lessons added: “Plural in Chinese”, “Differences between 有些, 一些 and 些”, and “Order of adverbial complements”. We also reviewed and expanded many existing HSK1 lessons.
• Story Games improvements
Now you can complete answers in Story Games while listening to the audio. We also improved audio playback and added a new bottom button to change audio speed.
• Speaking Game improvements
We improved speech recognition for several user-reported phrases, for more accurate pronunciation practice.
• UI, performance and reliability polish
Bingo has polished many UI details to make the app smoother and more consistent. We also improved sync and stability in multiple areas, and applied user reports we responded to.
11.30.3 4 Mar
March Update:
• Native audio now in most HSK1 lessons
Most example sentences and lesson words in HSK1 now include native audio, recorded by our own team, so you can practice real pronunciation directly inside each lesson.
• New HSK1 lessons + lesson content upgrade
New lessons added: “Plural in Chinese”, “Differences between 有些, 一些 and 些”, and “Order of adverbial complements”. We also reviewed and expanded many existing HSK1 lessons.
• Story Games improvements
Now you can complete answers in Story Games while listening to the audio. We also improved audio playback and added a new bottom button to change audio speed.
• Speaking Game improvements
We improved speech recognition for several user-reported phrases, for more accurate pronunciation practice.
• UI, performance and reliability polish
Bingo has polished many UI details to make the app smoother and more consistent. We also improved sync and stability in multiple areas, and applied user reports we responded to.
11.30.1 27 Feb
March Update:
• Native audio now in most HSK1 lessons
Most example sentences and lesson words in HSK1 now include native audio, recorded by our own team, so you can practice real pronunciation directly inside each lesson.
• New HSK1 lessons + lesson content upgrade
New lessons added: “Plural in Chinese”, “Differences between 有些, 一些 and 些”, and “Order of adverbial complements”. We also reviewed and expanded many existing HSK1 lessons.
• Story Games improvements
Now you can complete answers in Story Games while listening to the audio. We also improved audio playback and added a new bottom button to change audio speed.
• Speaking Game improvements
We improved speech recognition for several user-reported phrases, for more accurate pronunciation practice.
• UI, performance and reliability polish
Bingo has polished many UI details to make the app smoother and more consistent. We also improved sync and stability in multiple areas, and applied user reports we responded to.
11.30.0 26 Feb
February Update:
• Many new HSK1 lessons
We’ve added a large batch of new lessons for HSK1, covering key topics such as Chinese names, country names, demonyms and languages, pronunciation rules, complementary pronunciation pairs, and much more.
If you’re studying HSK1, make sure to check the updated lesson list and explore all the new content now available.
• Native audio in lessons
Many words and example sentences in these new lessons now include native audio, recorded by our own team.
This will help you improve your listening skills and get used to real pronunciation. We’ll soon start adding audio to more lessons across the app.
• New non-HSK content
We’ve added around 20 new relevant non-HSK words, along with a few additional example sentences, to help you expand your vocabulary beyond the official lists.
• Content fixes and improvements
As always, Bingo has taken care of fixing all those small issues thanks to your reports and suggestions.
Thank you for helping us make the app better with every update.
11.21.0 3 Feb
January Update
• HSK 3.0 changes coming in 2026
The HSK is evolving again this year. We’ve added a new FAQ to help you understand how word lists, textbooks and official exams will change with the upcoming HSK 3.0 update.
You’ll also be able to study the new HSK 3.0 vocabulary directly in the app very soon.
• 121 new example sentences for HSK1
We’ve added 121 new example sentences to HSK1, all with native audio.
This will help you practice each word in a real and natural context, improving both listening and comprehension.
• New videos in HSK1 lessons
Some HSK1 lessons now include short and clear videos to make explanations easier to follow.
We’ll continue adding videos to the most important lessons over time.
• New HSK1 lessons
New lessons are now available in HSK1, including topics like the sound ü, how to express location with 在 and 有, and different uses of the verb 看.
With the PRO plan, you can access these lessons from any level.
• Audio improvements and content fixes
We’ve added native audio to all non-HSK words and to the Radicals section.
We’ve also corrected the pronunciation of several words and sentences, and applied all the suggestions and reports we received.
11.20.0 27 Jan
November Update
• New videos in some HSK1 lessons
We’ve started adding short videos to some HSK1 lessons to help you better understand the content.
We’ll keep adding more videos over time in the most important lessons.
The videos are in English, with English subtitles.
• Speaking Game improvements
New, more accurate pronunciation analysis to improve your speaking.
You’ll now get clearer feedback: see exactly what you pronounced well and what needs work.
• Open lessons from any level
You can now open lessons from any level directly within the app, without switching apps.
PRO users can even access PRO lessons from other levels. All in one place!
• Minor content fixes
As always, Bingo has applied all your corrections and suggestions. Thanks for the feedback!
11.10.1 27/10/2025
November Update
• New videos in some HSK1 lessons
We’ve started adding short videos to some HSK1 lessons to help you better understand the content.
We’ll keep adding more videos over time in the most important lessons.
The videos are in English, with English subtitles.
• Speaking Game improvements
New, more accurate pronunciation analysis to improve your speaking.
You’ll now get clearer feedback: see exactly what you pronounced well and what needs work.
• Open lessons from any level
You can now open lessons from any level directly within the app, without switching apps.
PRO users can even access PRO lessons from other levels. All in one place!
• Minor content fixes
As always, Bingo has applied all your corrections and suggestions. Thanks for the feedback!
11.10.0 23/10/2025
October update – Smoother experience and exciting improvements!
• New HSK1 v2.0 flashcard images
The HSK1 v2.0 flashcards have been revamped with more expressive and beautiful illustrations that better represent the meaning of each word.
We’ve also updated the flashcards you reported, and polished the visual style in all flashcard games.
• Hanzi Writing Game improvements
You can now choose between four writing styles: marker, fine brush, bamboo, and Chinese ink.
The eye button also hides the word now, for a more challenging experience.
A new help button has been added to show the next hanzi to write.
And you can start writing immediately, without waiting for the stroke animation to finish.
• Content and overall polish
As always, Bingo has applied your reports and suggestions.
We’ve reduced the volume of sound effects, made some minor visual and gameplay improvements, and applied many other small optimizations throughout the app.
谢谢大家 (Thank you all for your continued support and feedback!)
11.9.5 15/10/2025
October Update – We’re getting radical!
• You can now search all 214 Chinese radicals by hanzi, pinyin or meaning.
• Use @Radicals or its translation in your language to list them in the dictionary.
• [PRO] Add radicals to your custom lists and play them in Word Games.
• All tags now start with @. We’ve simplified some and added autocomplete suggestions.
• Zhuyin now available.
• New HSK1 lessons: "和, 跟, 与 – don’t they all mean the same thing?" and "What is Zhuyin (Bopomofo)?"
• New HSK2 lessons: "Alternatives to 你好" and "Using the past tense: 了 and(是……)的"
• 200+ new non-HSK words now available in the dictionary
• New short videos added to some HSK1 lessons
• Various improvements: achievements, games, sound effects and fixes
11.9.1 04/10/2025
October Update – We’re getting radical!
• You can now search all 214 Chinese radicals by hanzi, pinyin or meaning.
• Use @Radicals or its translation in your language to list them in the dictionary.
• [PRO] Add radicals to your custom lists and play them in Word Games.
• All tags now start with @. We’ve simplified some and added autocomplete suggestions.
• Zhuyin now available.
• New HSK1 lessons: "和, 跟, 与 – don’t they all mean the same thing?" and "What is Zhuyin (Bopomofo)?"
• New HSK2 lessons: "Alternatives to 你好" and "Using the past tense: 了 and(是……)的"
• 200+ new non-HSK words now available in the dictionary
• New short videos added to some HSK1 lessons
• Various improvements: achievements, games, sound effects and fixes
11.9.0 02/10/2025
October Update – We’re getting radical!
• You can now search all 214 Chinese radicals by hanzi, pinyin or meaning.
• Use @Radicals or its translation in your language to list them in the dictionary.
• [PRO] Add radicals to your custom lists and play them in Word Games.
• All tags now start with @. We’ve simplified some and added autocomplete suggestions.
• Zhuyin now available.
• New HSK1 lessons: "和, 跟, 与 – don’t they all mean the same thing?" and "What is Zhuyin (Bopomofo)?"
• New HSK2 lessons: "Alternatives to 你好" and "Using the past tense: 了 and(是……)的"
11.8.45 19/09/2025
September Update – Another boost to kick off the school year!
Board Game now works better with your custom lists
• You were absolutely right: if you're practicing with your own custom list, it makes way more sense that all the words in each round come from that list. From now on, that's exactly how it works in both Board Game and Flashcard Pair Game. If your list has fewer than 6 words, random words will be added (from the same level or mixed depending on your list).
Even more improvements!
• The stroke checker now correctly highlights the stroke you got wrong. Bingo went on vacation and left an AI in charge… but that didn’t go so well.
• On macOS, both voice search in the dictionary and the Pronunciation Game now work! Just keep in mind: mic access is slower than on iPhone/iPad, so it might feel a bit less snappy.
Bingo is still polishing the content We’ve fixed small translation issues and improved some phrases thanks to your awesome reports. Keep them coming!
11.8.35 09/09/2025
September Update – FAQ Time!
3 New FAQ Section
We’ve added a FAQ section with 40+ of the most common user questions. Everything you need, all in one place!
• New HSK1 Lesson
“Basic Chinese Words” – A friendly intro to essential words like 我, 你, 好, and 是.
• Fixes & Improvements: Bingo’s still on it!
We’ve polished translations, improved content, and made tweaks based on your awesome feedback.
11.8.30 04/09/2025
August Update – Dictionary PowerUp!
• Dictionary Search History
The dictionary now keeps a full search history!
• Smarter Dictionary Search Results
The dictionary is now smarter! It prioritizes pinyin over translation and improves how results are ranked overall.
• New HSK2 Lessons
"帮忙 vs 帮助 vs 帮"
"Uses of 的"
• User Reports: Bingo cut his vacation short!
Thanks for helping Bingo know what to fix and improve! We’ve applied many translation and content corrections based on your feedback.
11.8.11 25/07/2025
August Update – Dictionary PowerUp!
• Dictionary Search History
The dictionary now keeps a full search history!
• Smarter Dictionary Search Results
The dictionary is now smarter! It prioritizes pinyin over translation and improves how results are ranked overall.
• New HSK2 Lessons
"帮忙 vs 帮助 vs 帮"
"Uses of 的"
• User Reports: Bingo cut his vacation short!
Thanks for helping Bingo know what to fix and improve! We’ve applied many translation and content corrections based on your feedback.
11.8.10 23/07/2025
July Update – Custom Lists Just Leveled Up!
• Multi-level Starred Words
• Play Your Custom Lists in Word Games
• No More Minimum List Size
• Smarter Progress Tracking in Games
• Practice Failed Words (Per Game!)
• Review Previous Levels
• Better Randomization in Games
• Smarter Stroke Count Game Buttons
• Track Your Passed Exams
• Bugs & User Reports: Bingo to the Rescue!
11.8.3 05/07/2025
July Update – Custom Lists Just Leveled Up!
• Multi-level Starred Words
• Play Your Custom Lists in Word Games
• No More Minimum List Size
• Smarter Progress Tracking in Games
• Practice Failed Words (Per Game!)
• Review Previous Levels
• Better Randomization in Games
• Smarter Stroke Count Game Buttons
• Track Your Passed Exams
11.8.0 30/06/2025
July 2025 Update – New Lessons, Better Accessibility & Smarter Search!
New Lessons
• The use of 对, 给, 为 – Now available in HSK 3. Understand how these essential prepositions work in real contexts.
• Chinese Dynasties – A cultural deep dive now included in HSK 5.
• Chinese Internet Slang – Catch up with modern expressions in HSK 6.
• How to tell the time in Chinese – New lesson added to the Numbers App.
Accessibility Improvements
• Accessible color mode now available in Settings – for improved visibility and contrast.
• Text size adjustment shortcut – If you've changed system font size, now it's easier to adapt the app layout.
Improved Search Experience
• You can now search the dictionary and lessons using pinyin with spaces between syllables, making it more intuitive.
Navigation Upgrade
• We've added native swipe-left navigation on most screens so you can move around the app more smoothly.
11.7.5 17/06/2025
• New HSK1 v2.0 Guided Course
Not sure where to start? We’ve designed a step-by-step path to master all HSK1 content. Enjoy 26 modules carefully prepared by our teachers to help you learn in an organized way, without the hassle.
• All-in-one: The ultimate method
We’ve integrated our full potential into this course: lessons, games, vocabulary, writing, pronunciation, and exams. Practice every detail from the first lesson to the last word. You learn by doing!
• New Smart Notifications
Your course now guides you. Notifications adapt to your progress and remind you of pending content. Enable them so we can keep you on track with your daily tasks!
• HSK1 Lessons review and upgrade
Along with the new course, we’ve revised and improved all HSK1 lessons, adding brand-new content. We also recorded dozens of new native audios so you can perfect your ear directly inside each lesson.
• Performance and reliability polish
We’ve fixed minor bugs and improved overall stability so nothing distracts you from your studies. As always, we’ve applied your feedback to make the experience flawless.
more Version 12.0.11 6 days ago
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