Zen Chinese
Thinh Nguyen Viet Education iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Zen Chinese is a free Education app for iPhone and iPad by Thinh Nguyen Viet. Requires iOS 15.6. Updated May 2, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 117 MB
- Age 12+
- Updated
- May 2
- 2026 · v1.0.23
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About Zen Chinese
Zen Chinese – Learn Mandarin & English Through Real News In today’s world, knowing just one language is never enough. We are global citizens — and understanding the world means understanding multiple languages. Zen Chinese helps you learn Mandarin Chinese and English naturally by reading real news, stories, and cultural articles from across Asia. Inspired by top learning apps like Duolingo, HelloChinese, and Pleco, Zen Chinese combines language learning with real-world reading. Perfect for learners from HSK 1 to HSK 6 who want to improve vocabulary, reading, and listening — while staying connected to what’s happening in the world. *** What makes Zen Chinese unique - Read real Chinese and English news from trusted sources like China Daily, Xinhua News Agency, and Huanqiu. - Learn with bilingual articles (Chinese–English–Vietnamese–Japanese–Korean). - Tap any word to instantly see Pinyin, meanings, examples, and audio pronunciation. - Improve vocabulary with smart highlighting and interactive reading. - Listen while reading — follow subtitles like watching a movie. - Save words and build your personal vocabulary library. - Discover Asian culture, stories, music, and modern lifestyle trends. *** Why learners love Zen Chinese - If you already practice with Duolingo or look up words in Pleco, Zen Chinese takes the next step — helping you learn languages through real content. It’s more than a learning app. It’s your daily reading window to China, Asia, and the world. Read like a native. Learn like a global citizen. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zenchinese.top/privacy
What’s new
Version 1.0.23 · Updated May 2, 2026
Enhanced AI performance Various bug fixes and improvements
App privacy
The developer, Thinh Nguyen Viet, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Name
Used for: Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
- Contact Info: Email Address
- Identifiers: User ID
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
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