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Reading, the fastest vocabulary builder.

Reading grows vocabulary faster than any other input, and graded texts keep unknown words sparse enough to guess from context. A finished book - even a short one - is the proof that the method works. 4 picks on the shelf, shelved below from getting started to elementary.

Getting started ≈ HSK 1–2 · 3 picks

Mandarin BeanFree graded readings by HSK level, with audio and pop-up pinyin.The Chairman’s BaoNews articles rewritten per HSK band with audio. Paid, huge library.Mandarin CompanionReal novels rewritten at 150–450 characters. Prove to yourself you can read a whole book.

Elementary ≈ HSK 3–4 · 1 pick

Zhihu 知乎zhī hūChinese Quora: real questions, conversational answers, skim at will.

More of the shelf

By kind

TV & shows45Movies35YouTube29Podcasts23Cartoons21Music16Games11Apps16Reading4

By level

Getting started≈ HSK 1–2 · 18Elementary≈ HSK 3–4 · 26Intermediate≈ HSK 4–6 · 85Full immersionnative pace · 71

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