Laoshi: Learn Chinese & HSK

Laoshi is a complete Mandarin Chinese learning system: smart flashcards built for characters, tones, and grammar — with real handwriting practice, pronunciation scoring, and ready-made decks for every major textbook.

Join 300,000+ learners who use Laoshi to build vocabulary, master Chinese grammar, prepare for HSK exams (2.0 & 3.0, including the new advanced levels 7–9), and make consistent progress every day.

Laoshi is a Red Dot Design Award 2021 winner and HICOOL 2025 winner.

Chinese is different. Characters require writing practice. Tones require pronunciation training. Grammar requires structured explanations. Laoshi combines all of it in one focused system.

Why learners choose Laoshi:

• Real Handwriting Practice – Don't just read Chinese. Write it. Draw characters with correct stroke order directly on your phone and strengthen recognition through active recall.

• Textbook Decks, Chapter by Chapter – Ready-made word lists for popular Chinese textbooks, so the app matches your class.

• HSK 2.0 & HSK 3.0 Coverage – Vocabulary and grammar aligned with both official exam standards, including the advanced 7–9 band.

• Flashcards Built for Chinese – Tones, meanings, example sentences, and character writing in one integrated learning flow.

• Complete Chinese Grammar Section – Clear explanations with practical examples from beginner to advanced levels.

• Spaced Repetition System (SRS) – Scientifically optimized review intervals help you retain vocabulary up to 3x longer.

• Pronunciation Scoring – Improve your speaking with instant feedback and advanced speech technology.

• 30,000+ Word Lists & Thematic Decks – HSK lists, textbook decks, and topic-based vocabulary — including preparation for the CSCA, China's standardized admission exam for international students.

• Import & Create Decks – Bring lists from Anki, Quizlet, Pleco, or create and share your own.

• Progress Tracking – Monitor your HSK level, daily goals, and long-term growth.

Whether you're preparing for HSK exams, applying to study in China, or learning Mandarin independently, Laoshi gives you structure, clarity, and tools that make vocabulary and grammar stick.

What learners say on the App Store:

“I love the spaced repetition and the tone training as well as the stroke order training.”

“All of the textbook vocabulary for both HSK and Integrated Chinese are premade so I don't need to waste my time doing it myself.”

“Well designed and structured, helping students to build a solid foundation.”

“Handwriting tool is awesome.”

Start learning Chinese today — try your first 10 words now.

To access all features of Laoshi, you will need to start a subscription after the free trial period.

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