Chinese Word of the Day

The fastest way to build Mandarin vocabulary is a small, steady habit. Each day this page shows one word from the HSK 1–6 word lists — the same word for everyone — with sound, context, and a short retrieval check.

Read the word aloud, use the button to check the tones, then answer the three questions. The monthly archive keeps older lessons together without creating a separate thin page for every day.

What is the Chinese Word of the Day?

A free daily Mandarin word with its character (Simplified and Traditional), Pinyin with tone marks, English meaning, native audio, and an example sentence. The same word shows for everyone and changes each day at midnight (UTC).

How is the word chosen?

It is picked deterministically from the HSK 1–6 vocabulary lists using the calendar date, so the selection is the same for all visitors and cycles through every word over time. No account, no tracking, no database.

Can I hear the pronunciation?

Yes — click the button next to the word or the example sentence to hear natural, native-quality Mandarin and practice your tones.

Can I see previous days' words?

Yes. The archive groups lessons by month, with a link to each day inside the month. That keeps the archive useful without creating 365 thin pages a year.

Is it really free?

Completely free, with no registration. Just bookmark the page and return each day.