Help

Help


1. Types of games

There are 3 types of games:

  • Topics. Vocabulary grouped by themes.
  • Radicals. To learn the 214 graphical components of the Chinese characters.
  • HSK. To learn the 5000 words required by HSK tests.
Types of games to learn chinese vocabulary
2. Game Modes

There are 2 basic modes for the games:

  • Pinyin. To learn words using Latin alphabet.
  • Character. To learn words in Chinese characters.
Types of games
3. How to play

You have 60 seconds [1] to reach the maximum number of matches between the origin [2] and one of the elements in the matrix [3]. To pass game the number of matches [4] must be above 15.

To get a bronze medal your score must be 15 hits, 18 for silver medal, and 20 for gold medal.

How to play chinese vocabulary games
4. Progressive games

Radicals and HSK games are progressive, that means you need to pass a game to unlock the next one.

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5. How to change the source language for games.

To change it you must be logged in. Then, under "My Account" you can choose the origin (mother) language to learn Chinese. You can select English, Spanish, German and French as your mother language.

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6. Games wordlists

You can get the words used for each game in PDF format under "Resources" section.

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7. How to change your belt color

The color of your belt depends on your completed HSK games.

  • Yellow. You must complete all HSK1 games in pinyin or character mode.
  • Orange. You must be yellow belt and complete all HSK2 games in pinyin or character mode.
  • Green. You must be orange belt and complete all HSK3 games in pinyin or character mode.
  • Blue. You must be green belt and complete all HSK4 games in pinyin or character mode.
  • Brown. You must be blue belt and complete all HSK5 games in pinyin or character mode.
  • Black. You must be brown belt and complete all HSK6 games in pinyin or character mode.
Confucius Institute HSK level
Confucius Institute HSK level