MaoMao teaches the way fluent readers actually think — meaning, then structure, then connection.
Basics
你好
nǐ hǎo
Word, pinyin, native audio, and a sample sentence — everything you need on the first tap.
Characters
谢
built from 讠 · 身 · 寸
See how each character is built — radicals, components, and stroke order laid out plainly.
Related
吃
好吃 · 小吃 · 喝
Grow your vocabulary through webs of related words, grouped by character and by function.
Native audio on tap
Every card plays clear Mandarin recorded by native speakers — including sample sentences.
Smart review
Spaced repetition that quietly resurfaces the words you’re about to forget.
Sentence context
See each word inside real sentences so meaning sticks, not just the gloss.
Character maps
Radicals and components labeled with pinyin and meaning — decode any hanzi.
How it works
01
Pick a deck
Start with HSK 1 basics or hop into a themed pack — food, travel, feelings.
02
Tap through
Word, sound, sentence. Flip to see how the character is built.
03
Review daily
MaoMao surfaces just enough cards to keep the streak alive — 5 minutes is enough.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Do I need to know any Chinese to start?
Not at all. MaoMao starts with the absolute basics — pronunciation, common characters, and simple words — so complete beginners can jump right in.
How is MaoMao different from other flashcard apps?
Every card shows the word, native audio, a character breakdown, and related words together — so you learn meaning, structure, and connections at the same time, not just isolated vocabulary.
Is the audio recorded by native speakers?
Yes. Every word and example sentence is recorded by native Mandarin speakers, so you learn natural pronunciation from day one.
Can I use MaoMao offline?
Yes, offline mode is available on the Plus and Family plans, so you can keep reviewing your decks without an internet connection.
Is there a free plan?
Yes — Starter is free forever and includes the full HSK 1 deck, native audio, and daily review, so you can try MaoMao with no commitment.