App Intel

Du Chinese: Read&Learn Chinese

LiveSinamon2 apps · 1M installsEducationFreeIn-app purchases: $11.99 - $119.99 per itemorg.sinamon.duchinese

Read Mandarin at any level, effortlessly.

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Total installs
872,080
exact · Play shows 500,000+
Installs / day
0
since last crawl
Rating
4.8★
11.6K ratings · 529 reviews
Released
7 Jan 2016
10.8y ago
Last update
19 Aug 2026
v3.6.1 · 2mo ago
Countries
—
not checked yet

Install history

exact counter from Google Play
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Installs per day · last 90 days

00.30.50.8111 Oct12 Oct12 Oct11 Oct: 012 Oct: 0

Change timeline

No changes recorded yet. We compare every crawl with the previous one and list title, icon, screenshots, description, version, price and availability changes here.

Country availability

Availability has not been checked for this app yet. “Check all countries” looks the app up in about 140 Google Play storefronts and shows where it is live, listed but not installable, or missing — plus any country-specific (custom) store listings.

Top countries

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We estimate where downloads come from using the app’s position in Google Play’s top charts in about 140 countries. This app is not in any chart we have collected yet; the estimate appears as soon as it is.

Top chart positions

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App manifest

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Data safety

declared by the developer on Google Play
  • Shares data with third parties App activity
  • Collects data Personal info, App activity and 2 others
  • Data is encrypted in transit
  • You can ask for your data to be deleted

This is the developer's own declaration, summarised from the Play listing. The permissions below show what the app is technically able to access.

Permissions

6 in 1 group
0 Sensitive3 Notable3 Routine
OtherNotable6

Access to miscellaneous device features that don't fit other categories

  • Start itself automatically as soon as your phone finishes turning onrun at startup · RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED
  • Bring apps to the front or send them to the backgroundreorder running apps · REORDER_TASKS
  • Keep your phone's processor or screen from going to sleep, which can use more batteryprevent device from sleeping · WAKE_LOCK
  • Check whether you are online and whether you use Wi-Fi or mobile dataview network connections · ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
  • Connect to the internet to load content and send datafull network access · INTERNET
  • Receive push messages sent from the app's servers over the internetreceive data from Internet · com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE

Sensitive = can reach personal data, location, camera/mic or act on your behalf. Notable = changes how your device behaves. Routine = normal for almost every app. Source: Google Play's permission list for all versions of this app.

Store listing

Full description
Du Chinese is a reading and listening app that helps you learn Chinese naturally, at your own pace. Whether you're a beginner or studying for HSK, learn Chinese while building confidence and vocabulary, one story at a time. Learn Chinese with free readings through a growing library of articles, stories, and courses written and translated by real teachers, designed for learners from beginner to advanced levels. Practice the Chinese language with pinyin, native audio, and instant translations. Use the built-in Chinese dictionary, grammar explanations, and flashcards to learn more efficiently. Build your Mandarin proficiency with regular reading and listening practice. From everyday conversations to original stories and Chinese culture, our content helps strengthen your Chinese vocabulary and develop fluency naturally. Beginner, intermediate, or advanced, you will find readings that match your level and improve your Mandarin reading and listening skills. Features • Simplified and Traditional characters • HSK level markings, pinyin, and tone colors • Detailed Chinese grammar explanations • Recommended lessons based on your reading history • Written and narrated by native Mandarin speakers • Audio synchronized with text • Sentence translations and context-based word translations • Save and review words with an intuitive SRS flashcard system • New lessons added every weekday • Pleco, Hack Chinese, Hanping, and Skritter integration • Progress tracking Learn Chinese for free or upgrade to unlock access to: • 3000+ articles, stories, and courses to explore • Offline study to learn Chinese on-the-go • Audiobook mode for immersive listening experiences Practice your reading, listening, speaking, and writing all with one app. ▶ Reliable and engaging stories that will keep you reading Chinese ▶ Listen and repeat with native Mandarin audio to master your tones ▶ Summarize and rewrite stories to practice writing characters ▶ Memorize characters and new words/vocabulary with flashcards. Beginner Chinese learners can start from ni hao and work their way up through our beginner courses that will take them through HSK 1 and HSK 2. Use pinyin only for difficult words or hide it entirely as your confidence grows. Intermediate Chinese learners (HSK 3 and HSK 4) can begin reading more elaborate stories while learning to use Mandarin grammar in context. Hide pinyin or use difficult words only to show pinyin for all words above your level. Advanced Chinese learners (HSK 5 and HSK 6) will enjoy our short stories adapted from Chinese folktales and our collections on the Tang Dynasty, Han Dynasty, and more! Our app also covers topics like everyday life in China, funny stories, business Mandarin, latest trends in China, and Chinese history. Read Chinese at your Level: Whether it’s our beginner courses about life in China, advanced stories about history, or daily conversations, you can find material from HSK 1-6 to practice reading Chinese! When you stumble on a word you can check our dictionary with translations or jump to Pleco for more definitions. Save Time: The Du Chinese app offers a built-in dictionary, pinyin, translations, and professional audio. Take control of your learning experience with our integrations with popular apps like Pleco, Skritter, Hanping, and Hack Chinese. Improve Your Tones: Mastering tones can be very difficult, especially when you’re trying to mimic a robot! That’s why we have professional recordings by native speakers for every lesson. So when you say hello in Mandarin, people will understand your 你好. Expand Your Vocabulary: Learn Chinese as you read to pick up the most useful words naturally. As you read, save new words and practice them later to build your vocabulary. Our interactive flashcards make it easy or sync them with Skritter or Hack Chinese. Privacy policy: https://www.duchinese.net/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.duchinese.net/tos.html

What's new

Learn at your own pace with new stroke order animations and more listening speed options!

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