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Learn Mandarin from zero to HSK, explained in Indonesian.

A Bao World you conquer island by island, a Tone Studio that scores your tones, flashcards that know when you are about to forget, and HSK mock exams. All with Bao, your panda guide. And when you want a real teacher, there is JadeClass.

Free to start learning. Want to learn with a teacher? Book a trial class → Are you a teacher? Meet the Teacher Portal →

  • HSK 1–6plus HSK 3.0 Levels 1–9
  • 10,900+words with audio
  • 15+practice modes
  • Tone Studiotones scored on-device
  • Freeto start learning
  • JadeClassreal teachers behind it
Officially launched

Now on iPhone, iPad and Android

Search for Study Chinese: Learn Mandarin on the App Store or Google Play, then start free from the first island. Bao is waiting.

iPhone & iPadiOS 18 or later
Download on the App Store
AndroidAndroid 7.0 or later
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Study Chinese app

Every Mandarin skill, one app

Not just a vocabulary quiz. Listen, speak, read, write, and test yourself, then play with friends. The screens below were captured straight from the app.

Bao World

Every chapter is an island. Every island has a boss.

Bao walks your learning path with you island by island: new words, flashcards, listening, writing, and speaking. Beat the boss, and the moon gate opens to the next island. From Chinese 101 to HSK 6, or Levels 1–9 in HSK 3.0.

See Bao World
Bao World map with an island path, chapter by chapter
Tone Studio showing the tone shape for 你 and the pitch curve of your voice

Tone Studio

See the shape of each tone, say it, and get your tone score right on your phone. Your voice is never uploaded.

Bao giving a character-part hint for the word 什么

Hints from Bao

Stuck? Bao gives you one step, not the answer. 10 free hints every day.

Flashcards with meaning, example sentence, and five recall ratings

SRS flashcards

Spaced repetition brings each word back right before you forget it.

A dialogue reading with a word-by-word breakdown: pinyin and meaning for each word

Read stories, word by word

Long-press a word or slide along the sentence for pinyin and meaning.

Hanzi Meteor: the word 还要 falling toward Bao's plane

Hanzi Meteor

Words fall from the sky. Type or say the meaning before the meteor reaches Bao's plane.

Nian Beast boss battle: build the sentence to attack

A boss in every chapter

Your answers are your attacks. The Nian Beast tests everything at the end of the chapter.

Practice Studio

15+ ways to practise the same chapter

Review, Flashcards, Recall, Match, Picture Challenge, Listen, dictation, stroke-order writing up to full sentences, Sentence Practice, graded readings, Grammar Guide, and Sentence Studio. Pick what you need most today.

Practice Studio with its practice modes and daily recommendation
The weekly Stone League board with Plus prizes for the top 3

Weekly leagues

Nine tiers from Stone to Master. The top 3 on every board win free Plus.

Play with friends

Add friends by code, challenge them to a 1v1 duel, or open a room for up to 10 players. Friends without the app can join from a browser at studychinese.id/play.

HSK mock exams Plus

Mock tests graded like the real exam: listening, reading, and writing, for HSK 3–6 and HSK 3.0 Levels 3–9. HSK 3.0 exams start on 13 December 2026: read the HSK 3.0 guide.

Widgets & word of the day

Words from chapters you have unlocked appear on your iPhone lock screen and home screen, with pinyin and meaning. Your streak and daily goal at a glance.

One study session

This is what learning with Bao feels like

Scroll to follow one session from the first island to the league board.

01Bao World

Every chapter is an island

Bao walks your path island by island, from HSK 1 to HSK 6 or HSK 3.0 Level 9. Every part of a chapter has a boss, and your answers are your attacks.

02Bao helps

Hints, not answers

Stuck on a question? Bao gives you one step, such as the parts of a character or an example sentence, so you find the answer yourself.

03Tones you can see

Listen, repeat, see your tones

Tone Studio draws the shape of each tone and scores yours right on your phone, so pronunciation practice stops being guesswork.

04Real language

Read stories with help on every word

Press and hold a word, or slide along a sentence, for the pinyin, meaning and a word-by-word breakdown.

05Really remember

Review right before you forget

SRS flashcards reschedule every word. Rate your recall from Forgot to Mastered, and Bao decides when the word comes back.

06Weekly leagues

Climb the league, win Plus

Nine league tiers from Stone to Master. The top 3 on every board can win free Plus, and the winners face off in the Tuesday Cup.

Bao World map with an island path, chapter by chapter Bao's Hint button on a vocabulary card Tone Studio showing a tone shape A sentence broken down word by word in a story Flashcards with five recall ratings Weekly league board with league tiers
JadeClass

Find the right Mandarin class for every learner

JadeClass is Study Chinese's structured Mandarin class program: guided by professional teachers, backed by a class portal and practice app, from zero to HSK prep.

Elementary age

Mandarin for Kids

For kids just starting out

Vocabulary, pronunciation, and confidence, built through lively classes and playful learning activities.

OnlineSmall group
Secondary age

Mandarin for Teens

For school-age learners

Level up from the basics to real conversation, aligned with HSK levels and school needs.

OnlineGroup / private
All ages

Mandarin for Beginners

For those starting from zero

From pinyin and tones to everyday conversation, with a step-by-step curriculum that always points forward.

OnlineLevel 101+
Exam prep

HSK prep

For certification goals

Section-by-section exam strategy, practice questions, and full mock tests in the app until you're exam-ready.

HSK 2.0 & 3.0Mock test
How it works

One learning journey, four connected steps

  1. Book a class

    Choose the JadeClass program that fits best — our team helps you find it through a trial class.

  2. Learn with a teacher

    Join structured classes with a clear learning goal for every session.

  3. Practice in the app

    Review vocabulary, tones, listening, reading, writing, and HSK material — from the homework your teacher sends.

  4. Track it all

    Schedules, homework, exams, and progress are recorded in the student app — easy to check together with parents anytime.

A chapter island in Bao World, Study Chinese app
Homework from the teacher, with due dates, in the Study Chinese app
For JadeClass students

Before, during, and after class, everything connects

Your schedule and homework from your teacher land in the same app where you conquer islands. Daily practice feels like play: XP, streaks, the league, and Bao with you in every chapter.

  • Homework & exams from the teacherAssignments arrive straight in the app, deadlines included. Jade Class book pages can be scanned as homework.
  • Smart vocabulary reviewSpaced repetition resurfaces each word before you forget it.
  • XP, streaks, and the leagueProgress you can feel: quests, chapter bosses, and the weekly league.
HSK readiness

From practice results to a plan you can act on

The sample flow below shows how Study Chinese connects goals, skill evidence, weak spots, and recommendations — without pretending to crunch your personal data.

Sample learning reportHSK 2 → HSK 3
54%
Sample readinessCurrent foundation

Starting from the practice evidence already on record.

Vocabulary76%
Tones64%
Listening42%
Reading68%
Suggested plan10 minutes of listening · 8 weak words · 1 dialogue
Panda guide

Meet Bao — your companion for the whole journey

Bao isn't just a mascot. He welcomes you on day one, guides you through every feature, cheers you on during practice, and celebrates every win with you.

  • Day oneBao walks you through the app step by step, so nobody's left wondering where to start.
  • During practiceBecomes your coach during drills: cheering you on, keeping you focused, and riding along with your combo.
  • During homeworkKeeps you company through stroke-writing practice and reminds you of assignments waiting from your teacher.
  • When you succeedStreak kept, chapter boss defeated, level up — Bao's the first to celebrate.
ClassicCelebrating
Cloud WuxiaJumping
Dragon CaptainStrolling
Inkbrush ArtistThinking
Jade AstronomerNapping
Moon DreamerChatting
Mountain MonkCheering
ScholarThinking
Silk Road NavigatorStrolling
TangCelebrating
Tea AlchemistJumping

Bao's costume collection from the Skin Shop in the app — unlocked with coins you earn from learning. And as you can see: he really does move.

Teacher portal

One portal for classes, students, and progress

Send homework and exams straight to students' apps, manage class schedules, and track every student's progress — all from one dashboard.

Teacher and school access may require approval or an active partnership with Study Chinese.

Schools & education partners

Bring the Study Chinese ecosystem to your students

For schools, tutoring centers, and independent teachers who want Mandarin classes to run smoothly — in class and beyond it.

  • Learning connected in and out of class hours
  • Centralized teacher and student management
  • Curriculum, homework, and exam support
  • Student progress teachers can share with parents, plus student engagement through the app
What we're working toward

Learning that's more organized, visible, and fun

More consistent practice

Streaks, daily quests, and reviews that know when you are about to forget keep learning going after class ends.

A clear plan

The island path, your learning report, and homework from your teacher all live in one app. Students and parents know what comes next.

Progress you can see

HSK readiness per skill, not just a word count. Teachers manage students and share progress with parents.

Student and parent testimonials will appear here once verified.

Start your Mandarin journey

Tell us about the future student — our team will help recommend the best JadeClass program, starting with a trial class.

  • A personalized program recommendation
  • A trial class to meet the teacher & method
  • Study Chinese app access for the student

Or contact our team for anything else.

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