From your first 你好(nǐ hǎo) to fluent conversations, maayot adapts to your level, goals, and pace with daily, bite-sized stories crafted by certified Chinese teachers. No boring drills — just meaningful progress, one engaging story at a time.
Level Up TodayImagine flashcards that feel like reading a gripping newsletter — that’s maayot, an invisible flashcards system but way more engaging. Every story you read teaches new words and quietly reviews at-risk words in context — right before they slip your mind.
afterwards, later, in the future
New wordsExplain in context ▼
"From now on" or "in the future" - indicates that the speaker's decision applies to all future time, not just a single instance.
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• 以后我会更加努力。(I will work harder in the future.)
• 我们以后再见面吧。(Let's meet again in the future.)
vegetable market
New wordsExplain in context ▼
"Vegetable market" - the place where the speaker goes to buy vegetables, contrasted with the supermarket as being cheaper.
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• 我喜欢去菜市场买菜。(I like to go to the vegetable market to buy vegetables.)
• 菜市场的菜很新鲜。(The vegetables at the vegetable market are very fresh.)
nearby, vicinity
New wordsExplain in context ▼
"Nearby" or "in the vicinity" - indicates the vegetable market's location relative to the speaker's company, showing proximity and convenience.
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• 学校附近有很多餐厅。(There are many restaurants near the school.)
• 我家附近的公园很漂亮。(The park near my house is very beautiful.)
vegetable market
New wordsExplain in context ▼
"Vegetable market" - specifically refers to the one near the speaker's company, emphasizing the location and convenience.
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• 公司附近的菜市场很方便。(The vegetable market near the company is very convenient.)
• 我经常去那个菜市场。(I often go to that vegetable market.)
For steady growth
For reinforcement
Dive into authentic stories crafted by teachers, not AI. Each comes with a native-level audio recording to train your ear and pronunciation.
Test yourself with a quick story-based quiz in Chinese — get instant feedback to spot gaps before they become bad habits.
Respond to a story-inspired prompt. Write a few sentences or record a voice note, all up to you.
Forget robotic textbook dialogues. Every maayot story is crafted by professionals using real-life phrases you’ll actually use — like texting a friend. Learn natural Chinese, not classroom Chinese.
Every story is a chance to absorb words and grammar naturally through the context — like how you learned your first language. Come across unfamiliar characters? Tap any character for definitions, pinyin, and examples.
Explore modern China — its news, slang, people, and traditions — while mastering the language. You’re not just learning words; you’re experiencing how Chinese live and breathe.
maayot is a game-changer for my Chinese studies. The massive library of graded readers is perfect for my level, and I love that I can adjust the difficulty as I improve. Plus, the app's interface is clean and intuitive. Highly recommend it to anyone learning Chinese!
Wayne OlsonSuch an underrated tool for learning Chinese; really one of my go-to for daily reading practice. Keep up the good work!
Marina LThe best thing about how maayot teaches Chinese is how it shows a word or phrase's application in everyday speaking, and also gives insight into the ways in which language is refined for everyday conversation.
Karina HResources I've been using to learn Chinese tend to be quite stale, and rather boring. maayot is great for me to stay up-to-speed.
Debra D.maayot is a game-changer for my Chinese studies. The massive library of graded readers is perfect for my level, and I love that I can adjust the difficulty as I improve. Plus, the app's interface is clean and intuitive. Highly recommend it to anyone learning Chinese!
Wayne OlsonSuch an underrated tool for learning Chinese; really one of my go-to for daily reading practice. Keep up the good work!
Marina LThe best thing about how maayot teaches Chinese is how it shows a word or phrase's application in everyday speaking, and also gives insight into the ways in which language is refined for everyday conversation.
Karina HResources I've been using to learn Chinese tend to be quite stale, and rather boring. maayot is great for me to stay up-to-speed.
Debra D.Excellent Learning Tool!!! Maayot is an amazing app for improving my Chinese language skills. The daily reading exercises and vocabulary quizzes are incredibly helpful in making learning fun and engaging. I love how it adapts to my level and tracks my progress. The interface is easy to use, and the audio pronunciation is a great feature. This app has truly enhanced my learning experience. Highly recommend Maayot to anyone serious about learning Chinese. Five stars!
F EFantastic app for learning Chinese! Easy to use, with clear lessons and interactive features. Perfect for a beginner like me and advanced learners alike. Highly recommend for Chinese language enthusiasts.
John NduatiSimple, intuitive app, excellent for anyone who wants to increase their vocabulary. Furthermore, the stories are really interesting. I recommend it to anyone who shows interest in this language.
Martina GuantaExcellent Learning Tool!!! Maayot is an amazing app for improving my Chinese language skills. The daily reading exercises and vocabulary quizzes are incredibly helpful in making learning fun and engaging. I love how it adapts to my level and tracks my progress. The interface is easy to use, and the audio pronunciation is a great feature. This app has truly enhanced my learning experience. Highly recommend Maayot to anyone serious about learning Chinese. Five stars!
F EFantastic app for learning Chinese! Easy to use, with clear lessons and interactive features. Perfect for a beginner like me and advanced learners alike. Highly recommend for Chinese language enthusiasts.
John NduatiSimple, intuitive app, excellent for anyone who wants to increase their vocabulary. Furthermore, the stories are really interesting. I recommend it to anyone who shows interest in this language.
Martina Guanta
Submit any writing/speech (even 1 sentence!) inspired by your daily story.
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Your maayot questions, answered
maayot focuses on real-world fluency, not gamified phrases. You’ll learn through stories locals actually read, get feedback from certified teachers, and review words in context (not flashcards).
maayot focuses on real-world fluency, not gamified phrases. You’ll learn through stories locals actually read, get feedback from certified teachers, and review words in context (not flashcards).
No pressure! maayot works at your pace. Skip days guilt-free — but don’t forget to come back.
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