Keep the context
Save a word with the sentence or situation where you found it, instead of studying isolated lists.
Mandarin vocabulary, in context
Turn words you encounter into words you remember.
Encounter Chinese is a private, local-first vocabulary companion for adult Mandarin learners. Save the Chinese you meet together with the context that made it meaningful, then review at a sustainable pace.
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Review sustainably
A focused daily queue helps strengthen recall without creating an endless forced backlog.
Stay private
No account, advertising, analytics, tracking, or server upload. Your learning data stays on your device.
Designed for everyday learning
Useful wherever you meet Chinese
- Add words manually, paste text, or use the Share extension.
- Review characters, pinyin, meaning, and original context.
- Discover starter vocabulary organized by HSK level.
- Use Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets for gentle recall.
- Hear Mandarin pronunciation with voices built into iOS.
- Learn offline without creating an account.