The Chinese Learning App for Busy Professionals
Chenjin is a Chinese learning app built for busy professionals. Instead of hour-long lessons, you read one short graded article, review a handful of flashcards, and get on with your day.
Twenty focused minutes a day adds up to real reading and listening ability. Everything syncs between the website and the mobile app, so no minute is wasted.
Read a real article in a coffee break
The library has hundreds of Chinese articles graded from HSK 1 to 7, most a few hundred characters long. A familiarity meter on every article shows what share of its words you already know, so you can pick something readable in the time you have.
Pinyin, translations, and word glosses are all optional toggles. Turn them on when you're tired, off when you're sharp.
Reviews that respect your calendar
Any word is one tap from a flashcard. The built-in spaced repetition system schedules reviews with FSRS, the same modern algorithm serious Anki users install, so a typical day's queue takes minutes, not an evening.
Prefer Anki? Chenjin can send new cards straight to your own decks instead.
Listen when your hands are busy
Every article has audio with adjustable speed, so a commute or a run becomes listening practice for a story you've already read. Dictation mode turns the same audio into an active exercise when you have your hands free.
Frequently asked questions
How much time does this take per day?
Most members do well on 15 to 25 minutes: one article plus the day's flashcard reviews. The spaced repetition system adapts to whatever pace you set, and nothing punishes you for a missed day.
Do I need a textbook or a class alongside it?
No. Chenjin is built on immersion: reading and listening to level-appropriate material with instant lookups. If you like extra structure, the blog has free grammar and study guides that pair well with the reader.
What level do I need to start?
The library spans HSK 1 through 7, so there's readable material from your first weeks. The sweet spot is HSK 2 and up, when you know enough characters for short articles to feel like reading rather than decoding.
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Try it tonight
The free plan includes the dictionary, the free graded reader, three library articles a day, games, and flashcards. If it fits the way you learn, the Plus plan unlocks the rest with a 7-day free trial.
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