Word game

Pop the Bubble — Chinese edition.

Easy

An English word floats at the top. Tap the bubble with the Chinese word that means it. Pop six per round. Wrong taps cost a heart — lose them all and it's game over.

Score Round · / 🔥
Chinese for
Tap the right Chinese word as it floats up.

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How to play

  1. An English word appears at the top of the board.
  2. Chinese words float up as bubbles — tap the bubble that means the English word.
  3. Pop six correct words to clear the round; a wrong tap costs a heart.
  4. Each word you pop is read aloud, so you hear how it sounds.

Questions

Is Pop the Bubble free?

Yes — it runs in your browser with no sign-up. Sign in only if you want to save the words you meet to your personal deck.

What Chinese will I learn?

Common, high-frequency Chinese vocabulary — everyday nouns, verbs and adjectives. The full word list is shown above.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. The game is touch-friendly and works on phones, tablets and laptops, with no install.