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Tips, updates, and thoughts on learning Chinese by reading.

How good is Manda's image OCR?

The Manda Team · September 20, 2026 · 5 min read

How well does Manda read Chinese in photos and scans? Explore 10 real images, the exact text extracted from each, and the errors to watch for.

What Is the TOCFL Chinese Exam?

The Manda Team · July 13, 2026 · 12 min read

The TOCFL explained: Taiwan's official Mandarin Chinese proficiency exam for non-native speakers. Covers band levels, CEFR mapping, HSK comparison, scoring, and how to prepare.

How to Improve Your Chinese Reading Speed

The Manda Team · July 12, 2026 · 9 min read

What the science actually says about reading faster, and how word-by-word (RSVP) practice on graded texts can build real Chinese reading fluency.

Hack Chinese vs Manda Chinese

The Manda Team · July 11, 2026 · 11 min read

A feature-by-feature comparison of Hack Chinese and Manda: two very different approaches to learning Chinese vocabulary.