DailyChinesePoems

Learn and enjoy classical Chinese poetry — from primary school favorites to the poems and essays required in Chinese high school curricula — with pinyin, audio, and full English translations. LEARN Browse 200+ classical poems and essays across three levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Every poem includes the original text, a modern Chinese paraphrase, and a complete English translation — so both native speakers refreshing childhood memories and English-speaking learners of Chinese can follow along. PINYIN, ON DEMAND Tap "Show Pinyin" on any poem to reveal tone-marked pinyin above every character — perfect for practicing pronunciation or reading poems you haven't fully memorized yet. LISTEN Tap "Play" to hear the original text read aloud in natural Chinese, so you can hear correct pronunciation and rhythm, not just read it. TEST YOURSELF Take short multiple-choice quizzes that test whether you remember what comes next in a poem — a fun way to check what's really stuck versus what needs another look. ANCIENT MUSIC Read while listening to a curated collection of traditional Chinese instrumental music — guzheng, erhu, and more — playing softly in the background. Whether you're a student preparing for Chinese literature exams, a heritage speaker reconnecting with poems you learned as a child, or a Chinese-language learner exploring classical texts for the first time, DailyChinesePoems makes centuries-old poetry approachable, one poem a day.