Daily Chengyu - Chinese Study
Clint Tustison Reference iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Daily Chengyu - Chinese Study is a free Reference app for iPhone and iPad by Clint Tustison. Rated 5.0/5 from 5 ratings. Requires iOS 17.6.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 5 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 2 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- Sep 8
- 2026 · v2.2
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About Daily Chengyu - Chinese Study
Daily Chengyu brings you a new Chinese idiom (成语, chéngyǔ) every single day — complete with its meaning, historical origin, pinyin pronunciation, and a breakdown of every character. Chengyu are four-character idioms rooted in ancient Chinese literature, historical events, and folk stories. Understanding them unlocks a deeper appreciation of the language and the culture behind it — and impresses native speakers. WHAT YOU GET • A new chengyu every day, with yesterday's always one tap away • Full meaning and historical origin for every idiom • Character-by-character definitions so you understand every piece • Pinyin pronunciation guide • Browse and search the full collection • Daily reminder notifications to keep your streak going PREMIUM — ONE-TIME PURCHASE The free version includes 5 classic chengyus to get you started. Upgrade once to unlock everything — forever, no subscription required. • 700+ Chinese idioms and counting • Save favorites to revisit anytime • No ads, ever • All future content included Whether you're a beginner curious about Chinese culture, a student preparing for HSK exams, or a fluent speaker who wants to go deeper — Daily Chengyu is built for you. 开始学习吧。Let's start learning.
Ratings & reviews
5.0
5 ratings
What’s new
Version 2.2 · Updated September 8, 2026
What's New in 2.2 - Example sentences! Every idiom now shows how it's used in real life, with the Chinese sentence, pinyin, and an English translation. - Richer origin stories — we've expanded and fact-checked the history behind all 700+ idioms so you get the full tale, not just a summary. - Various fixes and refinements for a smoother experience.
App privacy
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Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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