Whack-a-mole
Chinese Whack-a-Word.
EasyRead the English clue, then whack the mole that pops up carrying the right Chinese word. A wrong mole costs a heart; a right one that slips away costs nothing — it comes back.
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How to play
- Read the English word at the top — that is the clue.
- Nine burrows sit in a three-by-three board. Moles pop up out of them, each holding a Chinese word on a little sign.
- Tap the mole that carries the translation of the clue, or press the number keys 1–9 (laid out like a number pad: 7 8 9 on top, 1 2 3 at the bottom).
- A right whack scores and brings the next clue. A wrong mole costs a heart and shows you the right word; the clue stays so you can still clear it.
- If the right mole goes back down before you reach it, nothing is lost — it pops up again soon. Clear all six clues before your five hearts run out; you hear each Chinese word spoken.
Questions
Is this Chinese whack-a-mole game free?
Yes — Whack-a-Word plays in your browser, on a phone or a computer, with no sign-up. Sign in only to save the words you meet to your review deck.
What happens if I miss the right mole?
Nothing is lost: it goes back down and pops up again within a few seconds. Only whacking a wrong mole costs a heart, but a clue you missed no longer counts as a clean clue.
How long do the moles stay up?
Long enough to read and hear the word — about a second and a half at first, a little less with each clue, never less than about a second.
Can I practise one topic?
Yes. Use the theme picker to draw the words from a single category — animals, food, the home and more.
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