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Apple ID1052961520
Bundle IDorg.sinamon.DuChinese
SellerSeller
Min iOS15.0
Min macOS12.0
Device familiesiphone, ipad, ipod
Released2015-12-05
Copyright© Sinamon AB
Privacy policyLink ↗
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What’s New Version 3.5.0
We've added a new resource hub for quick access to keywords, grammar, and more while you read. Premium users can now start listening from any chapter of a story.
Description
Du Chinese is a Chinese reading and listening app designed to help you learn Mandarin Chinese through stories. Whether you’re a beginner or working toward fluency, Du Chinese gives you the tools to read, listen, and understand Mandarin naturally, offering effective Chinese reading practice at every level. Tap to see word definitions, pinyin, native audio, and sentence translations—all without leaving the reading. Stay focused on learning, and we’ll take care of the rest.
With Du Chinese, every story is carefully written, recorded, and translated by our language experts to help you improve your Mandarin Chinese skills faster. We follow proven language learning methods to help you make real, lasting progress in your Chinese language skills. Dive deeper into your learning with detailed grammar tips, built-in dictionary, and a built-in flashcard system to reinforce your Mandarin Chinese vocabulary.
Learning that fits your lifestyle: If you are looking for a quick read before bed, quality focus time with a reading, or a story to listen to while commuting, you’ll find what you need in Du Chinese. Our extensive library of immersive Chinese stories helps you stay engaged, making Mandarin feel natural and fun, so you’ll look forward to reading Chinese every day.
Why Du Chinese?
• Extensive library of Mandarin Chinese stories, courses, article collections, and articles
• Content for all levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced readings (including HSK-aligned content)
• Instant access to pinyin, definitions, translations, and grammar explanations
• Native speaker audio for every reading
• Built-in dictionary and flashcards for building Chinese vocabulary
• Choose between Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese
• Chinese dictionary integration with Pleco, Skritter, and Hack Chinese
Learn Chinese for free or upgrade to unlock access to:
• 3000+ articles, stories, and courses to explore
• Offline study for learning Mandarin Chinese on-the-go
• Audiobook mode for Chinese listening practice
Download Du Chinese and start reading today!
Privacy Policy: https://www.duchinese.net/privacy_policy.html
Terms of Use: https://www.duchinese.net/tos.html
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Version history 25 versions
Build 887493232v3.5.02026-06-26 21:15:20
We've added a new resource hub for quick access to keywords, grammar, and more while you read. Premium users can now start listening from any chapter of a story.
Build 884852066v3.4.02026-04-30 06:25:02
Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
Build 883422826v3.3.02026-03-17 07:10:51
We’ve made it even easier to be consistent with your Chinese learning. Set reading reminders so you can stay on track with your goals and make steady progress.
Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
Build 881894127v3.2.02026-01-29 15:28:54
New readings now include keyword and grammar lists so you can focus on what matters most. Check the key vocabulary and grammar ahead of time to make reading easier and more enjoyable.
Try the latest version of the Du Chinese app now!
Build 880020165v3.1.12025-12-02 09:03:49
After a successful testing phase, our Weekly Reading Goal feature is now available to everyone. Set a weekly target and stay consistent with your learning. This update also includes stability fixes and general improvements.
Build 879379419v3.1.02025-11-04 09:35:53
This update includes minor fixes and addresses Liquid Glass rendering issues on newer iOS versions
Build 879087023v3.0.82025-10-26 16:34:18
This update fixes a crash that could occur in the flashcards section on some devices.
Build 878825790v3.0.72025-10-13 07:23:52
This update fixes a crash that could occur in the flashcards section on some devices.
Build 874205408v3.0.42025-04-28 06:18:53
We’ve redesigned Du Chinese to make it easier to explore and find what to read next. With a fresh look and smoother navigation, you can spend more time reading and less time searching.
Build 868146146v2.4.42024-08-12 14:21:11
This update includes stability improvements. Happy learning!
Build 867897161v2.4.32024-08-01 09:42:15
This update includes stability improvements. Happy learning!
Build 867737149v2.4.22024-07-26 06:51:56
This update includes stability improvements. Happy learning!
Build 867664435v2.4.12024-07-23 06:36:48
This update includes stability improvements. Happy learning!
Build 864395258v2.4.02024-07-19 07:36:08
This update includes stability improvements. Happy learning!
Build 863623571v2.2.32024-02-13 14:20:22
This smaller update includes the following:
- Quick Flashcard Reveal: Simply tap the card during word tests to reveal the answer
- Various bug fixes
Happy learning!
Build 862241159v2.2.12023-12-19 16:48:26
This update addresses minor bugs and app improvements including:
- Rendering issues on the reading screen
- Flashcard sentence audio fluency
Build 860641322v2.2.02023-10-27 10:11:02
Our latest update introduces detailed grammar explanations to compliment your Chinese language learning journey. Our grammar highlights allows for better understanding of Chinese sentence structure, designed to boost language comprehension and proficiency.
We hope you enjoy it!
Build 858773747v2.1.02023-08-07 04:08:22
This release introduces a range of exciting enhancements to our flashcards feature. Alongside our Spaced Repetition System (SRS), these new improvements offer a more personalized learning experience that will help you learn Chinese efficiently.
We hope you enjoy it!
Build 855314252v2.0.22023-03-05 14:47:53
This update fixes an issue that caused the app to crash at launch on some devices
Build 854659102v2.0.12023-02-01 21:39:52
This update fixes an issue that occasionally caused the app to crash in the reading screen
Build 854377413v2.0.02023-01-14 16:18:23
To help you visualize your progress in Du Chinese, this update adds charts that let you see how much you are learning through reading.
We hope you will enjoy this new update!
Build 852626832v1.13.02022-10-13 07:01:36
In this update we’ve added two guides that make it easier to learn how to use our app!
• App Guide for you to find your way around the app and learn about features
• Learning Guide for learning efficiently with Du Chinese
We hope you enjoy it!
Build 845676557v1.12.12021-12-02 08:30:13
We're happy to present several new additions to the reading screen:
- You can now go directly to word details from the reading screen
- Show pinyin for difficult words only
- Choose transliteration mode (pinyin/tones only/Bopomofo)
- Choose between four different fonts (Premium only)
- And several more improvements…
We hope you will enjoy this update!
Build 843985352v1.11.22021-09-08 07:17:07
This is a minor update that fixes a few issues. A larger update is coming soon!
Build 843705872v1.11.12021-08-31 07:44:39
This is a minor update that fixes a few issues. A larger update is coming soon!
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Change log 29 changes · PY
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releaseNotes updated
We've added a new resource hub for quick access to keywords, grammar, and more while you read. Premium users can now start listening from any chapter of a story
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description updated
Du Chinese is a Chinese reading and listening app designed to help you learn Mandarin Chinese through stories. Whether you’re a beginner or working toward fluen
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subtitle updated
Read Mandarin at any level
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name updated
Du Chinese: Read&Learn Chinese
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Version 3.5.0 released
We've added a new resource hub for quick access to keywords, grammar, and more while you read. Premium users can now start listening from any chapter of a story.
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Version 3.4.0 released
Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
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Version 3.3.0 released
We’ve made it even easier to be consistent with your Chinese learning. Set reading reminders so you can stay on track with your goals and make steady progress.
Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
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Version 3.2.0 released
New readings now include keyword and grammar lists so you can focus on what matters most. Check the key vocabulary and grammar ahead of time to make reading easier and more enjoyable.
Try the latest version of the Du Chinese app now!
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Version 3.1.1 released
After a successful testing phase, our Weekly Reading Goal feature is now available to everyone. Set a weekly target and stay consistent with your learning. This update also includes stability fixes and general improvements.
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Version 3.1.0 released
This update includes minor fixes and addresses Liquid Glass rendering issues on newer iOS versions
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Version 3.0.8 released
This update fixes a crash that could occur in the flashcards section on some devices.
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Version 3.0.7 released
This update fixes a crash that could occur in the flashcards section on some devices.
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Version 3.0.4 released
We’ve redesigned Du Chinese to make it easier to explore and find what to read next. With a fresh look and smoother navigation, you can spend more time reading and less time searching.
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Version 2.4.4 released
This update includes stability improvements. Happy learning!
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Version 2.4.3 released
This update includes stability improvements. Happy learning!
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Version 2.4.2 released
This update includes stability improvements. Happy learning!
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Version 2.4.1 released
This update includes stability improvements. Happy learning!
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Version 2.4.0 released
This update includes stability improvements. Happy learning!
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Version 2.2.3 released
This smaller update includes the following:
- Quick Flashcard Reveal: Simply tap the card during word tests to reveal the answer
- Various bug fixes
Happy learning!
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Version 2.2.1 released
This update addresses minor bugs and app improvements including:
- Rendering issues on the reading screen
- Flashcard sentence audio fluency
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Version 2.2.0 released
Our latest update introduces detailed grammar explanations to compliment your Chinese language learning journey. Our grammar highlights allows for better understanding of Chinese sentence structure, designed to boost language comprehension
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Version 2.1.0 released
This release introduces a range of exciting enhancements to our flashcards feature. Alongside our Spaced Repetition System (SRS), these new improvements offer a more personalized learning experience that will help you learn Chinese efficien
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Version 2.0.2 released
This update fixes an issue that caused the app to crash at launch on some devices
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Version 2.0.1 released
This update fixes an issue that occasionally caused the app to crash in the reading screen
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Version 2.0.0 released
To help you visualize your progress in Du Chinese, this update adds charts that let you see how much you are learning through reading.
We hope you will enjoy this new update!
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Version 1.13.0 released
In this update we’ve added two guides that make it easier to learn how to use our app!
• App Guide for you to find your way around the app and learn about features
• Learning Guide for learning efficiently with Du Chinese
We hope you enjoy
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Version 1.12.1 released
We're happy to present several new additions to the reading screen:
- You can now go directly to word details from the reading screen
- Show pinyin for difficult words only
- Choose transliteration mode (pinyin/tones only/Bopomofo)
- Choose
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Version 1.11.2 released
This is a minor update that fixes a few issues. A larger update is coming soon!
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Version 1.11.1 released
This is a minor update that fixes a few issues. A larger update is coming soon!
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