Chinese Word of the Day

她的面容很安详。

Tā de miànróng hěn ānxiáng.

Her face looks serene.

The fastest way to build Mandarin vocabulary is a small, steady habit. Each day this page shows one word from the official HSK 1–6 word lists — the same word for everyone — so you can learn it, hear how it sounds, and see it used in a real sentence. Tomorrow brings a new word automatically.

Make it a daily ritual: bookmark this page, read today's word aloud while you tap the audio button to check your tones, then drill the rest of its HSK level with our free HSK Flashcards. Want more practice right now? Browse every Mandarin syllable on the Interactive Pinyin Chart or translate your own text with the Pinyin Translator.

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. Use Previous day to browse earlier words. Each past day has its own shareable link you can bookmark or send to a study partner.

Is it really free?

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