Spaced repetition for hanzi
Master Mandarin characters through nine stages of true spaced repetition, driven by prerequisite logic. No ads. No leaderboards. Just the language.
The method
From a fleeting drop of ink to an immovable carving. Each character progresses on its own schedule, prompted at the threshold of forgetting.
The first encounter. The memory is fragile. Hanzicade prompts you frequently, building the initial cognitive bridge before the character can wash away.
The structure reveals itself. Through prerequisite-DAG learning, you only encounter a character after mastering its component radicals. The logic of the language becomes your anchor.
Permanent acquisition. The character returns effortlessly across months of silence. No streak gimmicks, no dopamine drip — only the quiet pursuit of mastery.
The syllabus
A meticulously sequenced path through the standard proficiency levels — paced by your individual retention, not a calendar.
The foundation. ~540 items covering essential characters, radicals, and core vocabulary for everyday Mandarin.
The expanse. ~1,400 additional characters and compounds — semantic-phonetic structures, abstract vocabulary, and richer literary patterns.
Hanzicade is free to start. Your progress syncs across devices. There are no advertisements, ever.
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