Du Chinese

Graded Mandarin reading and listening lessons for learners at every level.

Verified facts: 4 of 4
Alternatives ranked: 5
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About Du Chinese

Du Chinese is a reading app for Mandarin learners. Its library has thousands of short lessons and graded stories, each written for a level from newbie to master, with native-speaker audio, adjustable pinyin, tap-to-translate for every word, and saved words that feed into flashcard review. Longer serialised stories, including adaptations of classic tales, give intermediate learners extended reading at a controlled vocabulary. It complements course apps such as HelloChinese, which teach the basics but offer little reading. The app is free to download with a selection of free lessons, and a subscription unlocks the full library. It is not a full course: there are no structured grammar lessons, writing practice or speaking exercises. It runs on iOS, Android and the web. Du Chinese suits learners who know some basics and want lots of level-appropriate reading and listening.

Best for: Mandarin learners past the basics who want graded reading with audio.

What works

Graded lessons for every level
Native audio and tap-to-translate on every word
Free selection of lessons

Why people leave

Not a full course
Full library needs a subscription
No speaking practice

Top Du Chinese alternatives

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1
HelloChinese
Structured beginner course to learn the basics first.
66.5
2
LingQ
Read and import content in Chinese and 50+ other languages.
62.6
3
Readlang
Read any Chinese web text with click translations.
59.6
4
Anki
Free flashcards to review saved words long term.
57.2
5
Migaku
Learn from Chinese shows and websites with one-click cards.
55.3

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Du Chinese: common questions

Is Du Chinese free?

Du Chinese has a free plan and paid plans. Free tier: Free lessons available (checked on Du Chinese's own site).

Is Du Chinese open source?

No, Du Chinese is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Anki.

What platforms does Du Chinese run on?

Du Chinese is available for Web, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Du Chinese?

The highest-ranked Du Chinese alternatives right now are HelloChinese, LingQ and Readlang. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Du Chinese facts

4 of 4 verified

Free tier: Free lessons available; Checked Oct 25, 2026duchinese.net(opens source in a new tab); “Du Chinese is free to download and a variety of lessons are available for free.”
Monthly price: $14.99; Checked Oct 25, 2026duchinese.net(opens source in a new tab); “Basic &ZeroWidthSpace; FREE Limited to free lessons 1 Month &ZeroWidthSpace; $14.99”
Library: 3,000+ readings; Checked Oct 25, 2026duchinese.net(opens source in a new tab); “3000+ Readings in our Library”
Platforms: iOS, Android and web; Checked Oct 25, 2026duchinese.net(opens source in a new tab); “Chinese reading and listening practice for iOS, Android, and web.”