Guides for learning Mandarin, one HSK 1 word at a time
A practical path through pinyin, tones, and your first HSK 1 words — without getting overwhelmed.
Read the guide →All 300 HSK 1 words grouped by topic, with pinyin, and why the list changed under HSK 3.0.
Read the guide →How Chinese 101 compares to Duolingo and HelloChinese on tones, audio, and HSK 1 focus.
Read the comparison →