MandaEverything you need to learn Chinese, in one free platform
Reading, dictionary, graded libraries, spaced-repetition study, and a structured learning path, free in your browser, no ads.
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One platform, every feature
Every feature below is free to use right in your browser
Interactive reader
Tap any word for instant pinyin, definitions, and HSK/TOCFL level, or hear the whole passage read aloud.
Snap a photo
Upload a photo of a menu, sign, or book page and Manda turns it into a tappable reader.
Your own content
Paste text, upload an EPUB book, or drop in .srt subtitles. Learn from whatever you want to read.
Speed reading
A trainer flashes a story one word at a time, 120–400 wpm, to build real reading fluency.
Stories & News
A growing library of graded Stories and News, from HSK 1 to 7–9, all in one interactive reader.
Learning Path
A Duolingo-style lesson path through every HSK and TOCFL level, locking in words with a matching game.
Chengyu Database
A dedicated dictionary of four-character idioms, each with an origin story, usage notes, and common mistakes to avoid.
Spaced repetition
Flashcards and cloze feed one graded review schedule. Master a word and it promotes itself to Known Words.
Full dictionary
Search 120,000+ CC-CEDICT entries by Chinese, pinyin, English, or a character drawn by hand.
Dual-system tracking
Every word is tracked against both HSK 3.0 and TOCFL, so you can study by either standard.
Dual scripts
Switch 简 ↔ 繁 anywhere with one click, and show pinyin or Zhuyin (ㄅㄆㄇ) to match how you learn.
Progress dashboard
Streaks, a 26-week study heatmap, upcoming-review charts, and vocabulary breakdowns show your progress at a glance.
100% free in your browser
Open Manda in any browser and use the whole thing: the reader, the dictionary, the study system, and the graded libraries, with no account required and no ads. Prefer a native app that works fully offline? A desktop version is available too.
You control 100% of your data
Manda is local-first. Your Study List, Known Words, review schedule, and saved texts live in your browser, not on a server you don't control.
No account required
Every core feature works immediately, stored locally on your device, with no sign-up required.
Cloud Sync is optional
Want a backup or a second device? Create an account and sync manually, whenever you choose.
Export anytime
Take your words with you as JSON, CSV, or a ready-to-import Anki deck, no lock-in.
How it works
Read anything
Paste your own text, upload an SRT file or EPUB book, or pick a graded Story, News Article from the built-in library.
Look words up instantly
Click any word for pinyin and definitions. Save it to Study List with one tap. No typing, no switching apps.
Review until it sticks
Flashcards and cloze run on the same spaced-repetition schedule, and Learning Path lessons feed new words straight into it.
My Word Lists
Make your own word lists for work, travel, hobbies, or whatever you're learning next. Open My Word Lists to create a list, then choose Add to My Word Lists from a word's menu in the reader or dictionary, or from its detail page.
Save a word to more than one list, search and filter your collections, and practise them with Flashcards or Cloze. You can also export a list as plain text or a Manda file. Organising words into lists keeps their existing learning status and review progress intact.
Start learning today
Free in your browser. No account required. Your data stays on your device.