Turn words
into second nature

Just 5 minutes a day to learn Mandarin Chinese and Vietnamese. See, listen, spell, and make words stick.

5 minutes per session · 30+ native interfaces · Chinese / Vietnamese
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iOS · Free learning · Offline supported
Gamified learning path
Picture-based learning
Vocabulary progress

5 minutes, one quick round

Listen, see, spell, choose—each round is short and fits into your day.

Game Levels

Flashcards, one after another

Picture recognition, audio, spelling, matching, and true/false—all in a short, focused set.

Picture to word Audio to picture Bubble spelling Audio matching True or false
Picture-based learning
Pronunciation Accents

Hear Chinese and Vietnamese from different regions

Vietnamese includes Northern, Southern, and Central accents; Chinese includes Mandarin, Beijing, Shanghainese, Cantonese, and more.

  • Normal / Slow reading
  • Switch accents anytime while learning
  • Hear regional pronunciation differences
mèo
Northern Southern Slow Normal
Visual Learning

Tap a word—see it, hear it, remember it

Pictures, definitions, pronunciation, and sample sentences all together. Build a feel before you practice.

mèoCat · noun
PronunciationNorthern / Slow
ExampleCon mèo ngủ.
StatusJust learned
A word is more than just a translation. YiWords turns it into a card you can see, hear, and review.
Challenge Practice

Vietnamese Dictionary & Spelling

Thousands of Vietnamese entries with both Northern and Southern pronunciations, word building, and examples. Spelling practice works on desktop too.

Five-minute spelling practice

And more

Perfect for you if...

You want to start with Chinese or Vietnamese, but not by memorizing endless word lists.

One set a day

Each set takes about 5 minutes—easy to finish while waiting in line or commuting.

Not a magic teacher

YiWords helps you master words first, so reading and conversations come easier later.

30+ native interfaces

Learn new words in your own language—no need to cross a language barrier first.

We focus on less, do it better

We start with just Chinese and Vietnamese—less gimmicks, more practice you'll actually use daily.

Personalized learning

Adjust accent, speed, session length, and question types to fit your style.

YiWords

Start with just one word

Try your first set for free.

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