Learn Chinese: 1000 Words

1000 words. That's all you need to understand 80% of everyday Mandarin. Stop studying textbook Chinese. Chinese 1000 teaches the exact words Chinese people actually use — in conversations, at restaurants, in meetings, and on the street. Every word is hand-picked for real-world frequency, so you learn what matters first. Whether you're studying for HSK 1-4, preparing for a trip to China, or connecting with Chinese-speaking friends and family — these 1000 words are your foundation. ■ 1000 Essential Words — 25 categories covering greetings, food, travel, shopping, emotions, business, and more. Every word chosen for frequency in real Mandarin conversations. ■ HSK Ready — Core vocabulary aligned with HSK 1-4 word lists. Build exam confidence and real fluency at the same time. ■ Spaced Repetition (SM-2) — Scientifically proven algorithm schedules reviews at the perfect moment. Words stick in long-term memory, not just for the test. ■ Pinyin + Tones — Every word displayed with pinyin and tone marks. Hear native pronunciation and see the tones clearly to master Mandarin's most challenging aspect. ■ Simplified & Traditional Chinese — Switch between simplified and traditional characters. Perfect for learners targeting Mainland China or Taiwan/Hong Kong. ■ Smart Quizzes — Multiple choice, listening comprehension, and spelling challenges. Timed rounds with accuracy tracking, combos, and XP rewards. ■ Word-by-Word Breakdown — Every example sentence analyzed character by character with pinyin and translations. See exactly how Mandarin sentences are built. ■ Sleep Mode — Fall asleep to Mandarin. Background audio with lock screen controls plays words and sentences on repeat. ■ Auto-Play — Hands-free category review. Perfect for commutes, cooking, or any time your hands are busy. ■ Pronunciation Practice — Speak Mandarin words aloud and get instant feedback with speech recognition. ■ Progress Tracking — XP, levels, daily streaks, and detailed stats. Watch your Mandarin grow day by day. ■ Dark Mode — Study comfortably day or night. ■ Cloud Sync — Sign in with Apple or Google to sync progress across all your devices. 1000 words. 25 categories. HSK to fluency. Your Mandarin journey starts now. LEVEL 2 · NEXT 1000 WORDS (optional one-time purchase) Finished the first 1000? Level 2 adds 1000 more intermediate words across 25 new topics — from opinions and feelings to work, travel, technology and news — with the same native audio, example sentences and word-by-word breakdowns. The first Level 2 topic (Grammar Words) is free to try; a single one-time purchase unlocks all 25. The original 1000 words stay completely free. LANGUAGE EXCHANGE (optional, sign-in required) Meet native speakers who are learning your language and practice together. Create a profile with your languages and photos, browse partners, and chat one-on-one with text, photos and voice messages. Built-in safety: content filtering, blurred photos from new contacts, and block and report on every profile and message. — Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lang1000.100for1.com/support.html