Very easy · sound to pinyin

Chinese Pinyin Pairs.

You hear a Chinese word. Pick its pinyin from two. A gentle first step into reading the sounds.

Round / ✅
Tap the pinyin for the word you hear

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How to play

  1. You hear a Chinese word.
  2. Two pinyin spellings appear.
  3. Tap the one that matches the sound.
  4. After each answer you see the characters and the English meaning.

Questions

Is this Chinese game free?

Yes. It runs in your browser with no sign-up. Sign in only to save words to your review deck.

Do I need to read Chinese characters?

No. This game is made for absolute beginners: you work from sound, pictures and numbers, and the characters and pinyin are shown to you after each answer.

Which words does it use?

Short, everyday one- and two-character words that have a clear picture, such as animals, food and colours, and the numbers 1 to 10.