BaoBao: Learn to Read Chinese
Better Learn Company Education In-app purchases
Learn to Read Chinese from famous Books & Movies. HSK Flashcards & AI Tutor
- Rating
- 4.6
- 3.6K ratings
- Downloads
- 117K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- In-app purchases
- Updated
- Oct 28
- 2026 · v1.4.7
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About BaoBao: Learn to Read Chinese
BaoBao – Learn to Read & Listen to Chinese From Real-Life Content
Read Chinese like natives do. BaoBao turns best-selling Mandarin novels, graded audiobooks, bilingual news and bite-sized videos into the most engaging study routine you’ve ever tried.
Why thousands of learners love BaoBao:
Authentic books & audiobooks
• Side-by-side translation in your language
• Native narration with adjustable speed
• Instant pinyin & grammar notes
Bilingual news and videos
Stay current while you study—every headline comes with dual subtitles and cultural context.
Tap-to-translate dictionary
One tap shows definitions, HSK level, stroke-order animation and example sentences.
Personal word bank & AI flashcards
Save any term. BaoBao's spaced-repetition Flashcard system—powered by an AI tutor—builds custom examples so the meaning sticks.
Gamified challenges
Beat timed quizzes, streaks and word puzzles that make learning feel like play.
Instant explanations from your AI tutor
Ask about any phrase and get a clear, native-level answer in seconds.
Vocab-growth tracker
Watch your “words-known” counter climb as you progress through lessons.
Perfect for busy learners who want to
• Learn during commutes with hands-free audio content
• Enjoy entertainment while learning
• Build real-world vocabulary from authentic sources
• Develop natural listening skills through native speech
Built for every level
Whether you’re cracking HSK 1 basics or diving into advanced prose, BaoBao serves content at just the right difficulty—always comprehensible, never childish.
Download BaoBao today
Unlock the most complete blend of Chinese dictionary, pinyin lookup, real-life reading and AI-powered review in one elegant app. Your journey to confident Mandarin starts now.
Read Chinese like natives do. BaoBao turns best-selling Mandarin novels, graded audiobooks, bilingual news and bite-sized videos into the most engaging study routine you’ve ever tried.
Why thousands of learners love BaoBao:
Authentic books & audiobooks
• Side-by-side translation in your language
• Native narration with adjustable speed
• Instant pinyin & grammar notes
Bilingual news and videos
Stay current while you study—every headline comes with dual subtitles and cultural context.
Tap-to-translate dictionary
One tap shows definitions, HSK level, stroke-order animation and example sentences.
Personal word bank & AI flashcards
Save any term. BaoBao's spaced-repetition Flashcard system—powered by an AI tutor—builds custom examples so the meaning sticks.
Gamified challenges
Beat timed quizzes, streaks and word puzzles that make learning feel like play.
Instant explanations from your AI tutor
Ask about any phrase and get a clear, native-level answer in seconds.
Vocab-growth tracker
Watch your “words-known” counter climb as you progress through lessons.
Perfect for busy learners who want to
• Learn during commutes with hands-free audio content
• Enjoy entertainment while learning
• Build real-world vocabulary from authentic sources
• Develop natural listening skills through native speech
Built for every level
Whether you’re cracking HSK 1 basics or diving into advanced prose, BaoBao serves content at just the right difficulty—always comprehensible, never childish.
Download BaoBao today
Unlock the most complete blend of Chinese dictionary, pinyin lookup, real-life reading and AI-powered review in one elegant app. Your journey to confident Mandarin starts now.
What’s new
Version 1.4.7 · Updated October 28, 2026
- Bug fixes and performance improvements. - Sync user's bookmarked sentences.
User reviews
I like this app, I didn't think I would get to read something like the Little Prince in Chinese. Not only that, there's videos, and news articles. All in one app! My suggestion to improve though is for words with multiple pronunciations ...for example the word 还 was hái in audio but huán when it was clicked. Otherwi...
Really helpful app, varied and able to do what I wanted with it. Hopefully my Chinese improves rapidly.
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