Word game · Phaser
Word Catcher — Chinese edition.
MediumSlide the basket left and right. Catch the falling Chinese word that means the English clue at the top. Missed words don't hurt — but wrong catches do.
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How to play
- Read the English clue at the top of the screen.
- Chinese words fall from the top — slide the basket with your mouse, finger or the arrow keys to catch the matching one.
- Catch six correct words to clear the round. Wrong catches cost a heart; missed words don't.
- Every correct catch plays the Chinese word so you learn its pronunciation.
Questions
Is Word Catcher free?
Yes — it's free, runs in the browser and needs no sign-up.
How do I move the basket?
Move your mouse or finger, or use the left and right arrow keys on a keyboard.
What words does it use?
Common Chinese vocabulary drawn from our word bank — the full list is shown above.
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