Tools & Resources
Learning Materials
Tools and resources to accelerate your Mandarin journey. From radicals and pinyin to stroke order, tone training, and full HSK mock exams — everything you need to build a solid foundation and track your progress.
Resources
Each resource is designed to target a specific skill. Use them together for a complete learning experience, or focus on the areas where you need the most practice.
Kangxi Radicals
康熙部首
The 214 building blocks that classify every Chinese character. Understanding radicals unlocks the logic behind thousands of characters.
ExplorePinyin Table
拼音表
Complete chart of initials, finals, and tone combinations. Master the sounds of Mandarin with audio examples and visual guides.
ExploreStroke Order
笔顺
A visual guide to the rules and patterns of Chinese stroke order. Learn the eight basic strokes, stroke direction principles, and common stroke order rules.
ExploreTone Training
声调训练
A complete reference for Mandarin's four tones and the neutral tone. Understand tone rules, tone change patterns (sandhi), and common pitfalls for learners.
ExploreCharacter Formation
六书
How Chinese characters are actually built — the six classical methods (象形, 指事, 会意, 形声…), with example characters and the one pattern behind ~90% of all hanzi.
ExploreMock Tests
模拟考试
Overview of all nine HSK levels — vocabulary counts, test format, timing, scoring, and tips for each band. Know what to expect before exam day.
ExploreChinese Calendars
历法
The four timekeeping systems China runs at once — the Gregorian calendar, the traditional lunisolar 农历, the zodiac & sexagenary cycle, and the 24 solar terms — with live "today" in each.
ExploreChinese Names & Numbers
姓名与数字
Find your Chinese name with the AI name calculator, learn how Chinese names work, and explore why 8 means wealth and 4 means death in the world of lucky numbers.
ExploreRecommended Books
推荐书籍
Curated reading lists for every level — from picture books for beginners to classical literature for advanced learners.
Explore"To learn and then practice regularly — is this not a joy?"
Confucius, The Analects