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Hear the difference
Start with pinyin and tones so new words feel less mysterious.
A new way into Mandarin
A little Chinese.
A lot of possibility.
Learn words you can actually use, understand how they sound, and build confidence one small step at a time.
Beginner friendly · Learn at your pace
YOUR FIRST WORD
你好hello
SAY IT. FEEL IT. USE IT.Speak with confidence✳Find your rhythm✳Make every word count
THE RUSHU APPROACH
Small steps.
Real conversations.
Chinese becomes easier when every lesson connects sounds, meaning, and everyday life.
说
Say something useful
Practice phrases you can take into your next real conversation.
懂
Understand the why
Discover the patterns behind Chinese, one clear idea at a time.
A TWO-MINUTE START
Your first
Chinese phrase.
Meet someone new? Here’s a simple way to say hello. Tap the cards to reveal each part, then try saying the full phrase out loud.
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Pronunciation tip
“Nǐ” sounds like “nee.” “Hǎo” sounds roughly like “how.” When spoken together, nǐ rises before the dipping tone of hǎo.
MINI LESSON 01你好 · HELLO
nǐ hǎo你好Hello
Tap each character to see what it means.
YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS HERE