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Culture library (Shan Hai Jing) — optional after you start speaking. New learners: begin with Today / ordering food.

Classic Literature

Shan Hai Jing · Classic of Mountains and Seas

Journey through 3,000 years of Chinese mythology. 242 classic stories with illustrated guides, 3,100+ learning segments, and expert commentary from 5 master teachers.

242
Stories
3100
Learning Segments
13
Study Angles
5
Expert Teachers
精卫填海
精卫填海 Jingwei Fills the Sea
jīngwèi tiánhǎi
Myth · Northern Mountains
夸父逐日
夸父逐日 Kuafu Chases the Sun
kuāfù zhúrì
Myth · Beyond Northern Sea
九尾狐
九尾狐 Nine-Tailed Fox
jiǔwěihú
Beast · Southern Mountains
凤凰
凤凰 Phoenix
fènghuáng
Beast · Southern Mountains
烛龙
烛龙 Torch Dragon
zhúlóng
Beast · Great Northern Wasteland
鲲鹏
鲲鹏 Kunpeng
kūnpéng
Beast · Northern Mountains
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242 stories · Illustrated guides · Bilingual text · Expert commentary

Contemporary China

Contemporary Chinese Culture

Explore every facet of contemporary Chinese society — from internet slang to dining etiquette, from social norms to gift-giving culture. Learn the most authentic, practical modern Chinese.

Live Practice

$1 Live Practice with Any Teacher

Inspired by italki's marketplace model — pay just $1 per session to practice live with any of our 365 teachers. Choose your topic, pick your teacher, start talking.

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5-Min Quick Chat

Practice daily phrases, small talk, and real-world scenarios with a native teacher.

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10-Min Topic Practice

Deep-dive into a topic — business, culture, travel, or exam prep with a specialist.

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15-Min Conversation

Full immersive conversation practice with speech recognition and instant feedback.

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Starter scenes

Practice with a scene — not a teacher wall

Trial users get 3 speaking scenes first. Pick a scene, learn the must-say lines, then practice live.

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Order food

Must-say: 我要这个 · 多少钱?

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Ask the way

Must-say: 请问,…在哪儿? · 怎么走?

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Introduce yourself

Must-say: 我叫… · 我是美国人

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Daily Phrase

Daily phrases that compound

📅 September 2, 2026
🔥 Day 1
Order food · D0
我要这个
Wǒ yào zhège
I want this one.
"I want this."
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Curated by Teacher Wang
Phrase 1 of 8

Vocabulary Library

Teacher-Curated Vocabulary · 365,000 Words

Each teacher curates 1,000 words matched to their specialty — 365 teachers × 1,000 = 365,000 vocabulary entries with pinyin, English, and HSK level

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Expert Teachers
365K
Vocabulary Words
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Vocab Categories
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HSK Levels
365 teachers

Features

Everything you need to master Chinese

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365 Expert Teachers

Choose from 365 specialized instructors — HSK prep, business Chinese, conversation, calligraphy, kids, medical, legal, tech, contemporary culture, and more.

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Daily Phrase

A new practical phrase every day with pinyin, tone marks, audio, and literal translation. 365 phrases a year.

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Native Audio

Every phrase and lesson includes crystal-clear audio from native Mandarin speakers across China.

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Progress Tracking

Track your daily streak, review past phrases, and watch your vocabulary grow week by week.

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Personalized Path

Answer a few questions and we'll match you with the perfect teacher and learning track for your goals.

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Learn Anywhere

Works seamlessly on phone, tablet, and desktop. Your progress syncs automatically across all devices.

How It Works

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Begin with ordering food. Listen, then speak the must-say line — comprehensible counts.

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On day 2, book a 5-minute order-food session with speech feedback. Then keep the streak.

Pricing

Speak more. Pay less annually.

Annual $79 (best value) or monthly $9.9. Live practice with teachers is $1 per session. 7-day free trial — no card required.

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  • Browse all 365 teacher profiles
  • Daily phrases with native audio
  • Full vocabulary library (365,000 words)
  • Classic literature & culture
  • Contemporary Chinese topics
  • Progress tracking & streaks
  • Pinyin, tones & literal meanings
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Live Practice
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FAQ

Questions? Answered.

How do I choose a teacher?
Browse our 365 teachers above, filter by specialty, and click any teacher card to see their full profile. You can switch teachers anytime — your progress and phrase history stays with you.
What if I miss a day?
No problem. All past phrases are saved in your library. Review and practice any phrase anytime. Your streak is encouraging but not punishing — learn at your own pace.
Do I need prior Chinese knowledge?
Not at all. Many of our teachers specialize in beginner foundations. Every phrase includes pinyin and tone marks, so you can start speaking from day one.
Can I cancel my subscription?
Yes. Cancel anytime from your account — your access continues until the end of the current billing period. If you're not satisfied within 7 days of your first paid charge, email support@dailychinese.pro for a full refund of that charge.
What's your refund policy?
If you're not satisfied within 7 days of your first paid charge, email support@dailychinese.pro for a full refund of that charge. Cancel anytime from your account; access continues until the end of the current billing period.
Why $9.9/month? What does it include?
$9.9 per month gives you full access to all website content — 365 expert teacher profiles, daily phrases with audio, vocabulary libraries, classic literature, contemporary culture topics, and more. Live practice sessions with teachers are $1 per session, billed separately. Less than $0.33 a day for unlimited learning content.
How does the $1 practice session work?
Once subscribed, you can book live practice sessions with any teacher for just $1 per session. Choose your topic (daily conversation, business, culture, travel, food, or contemporary China), select 5/10/15 min duration, and pay $1 to start. Sessions use AI-powered speech recognition for instant feedback.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, and American Express through Stripe, plus PayPal. Payments are SSL-encrypted. Card details are never stored on our servers.
Is there a free trial?
Yes! Every subscription starts with a 7-day free trial. You get full access to all content during the trial — no charges until the trial ends. Cancel anytime before the trial ends and pay nothing.

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