Learn Mandarin Chinese Through the Scenes You Love

PosterWords turns learning Chinese into collecting beautifully designed poster cards. Describe any scene — AI creates a complete lesson with words, phrases, pinyin & native audio.

Free download · iOS 17+ · iPhone & iPad

PosterWords app showing a Chinese learning poster card for ordering at a Sichuan restaurant
HSK 1–9 All levels supported
19 Languages available
AI Scene generation

How PosterWords Works

Three steps from any scene to a complete Chinese lesson

1

Describe a Scene

Type any real-life situation — "ordering at a hot pot restaurant," "buying train tickets," "discussing a movie." Your interests become your curriculum.

2

AI Generates Your Lesson

PosterWords AI creates 5 contextual words, 4 practical phrases, and 3 complete sentences — all with tone-marked pinyin and natural translations.

3

Learn & Review

Study beautiful poster-style cards, hear native pronunciation, practice stroke writing, and review on a smart spaced repetition schedule.

Features That Make Learning Chinese Beautiful

Poster-Style Cards

A paper-white, character-first design that feels like collecting postcards, not filling in a spreadsheet. Every card is a work of art.

AI Scene Generation

Turn any situation you care about into a coherent, ready-to-use Chinese lesson with contextual vocabulary organized into words, phrases, and sentences.

HSK 1–9 Levels

Set your target level across the new HSK 3.0 standard. AI tailors every bundle's vocabulary — from your first words to near-native fluency.

Smart Spaced Review

Built-in memory system brings each word back before you forget it. Words you know appear less; words you miss return sooner.

Hanzi Stroke Writing

Practice Chinese characters stroke by stroke with guided, animated writing. Build muscle memory for every character you learn.

Native Audio & Pinyin

Tap any word, phrase, or sentence to hear natural Chinese pronunciation. Every character comes with tone-marked pinyin for accuracy.

Daily Streak & Calendar

Build a chain of ink seals for every day you study. Streak protection means a single missed day won't wipe out your progress.

Themed Bookmark Library

Save cards by scenario and browse your collection in a visual library. Revisit any scene whenever you need a refresher.

See PosterWords in Action

Beautiful poster-style cards that make learning Chinese a visual joy

PosterWords hero - AI scene generation interface PosterWords pinyin and tone learning card PosterWords Chinese character stroke writing practice PosterWords HSK level selection from HSK 1 to HSK 9 PosterWords poster-style vocabulary cards collection PosterWords smart spaced repetition review system

Built for iOS

PosterWords feels right at home on your iPhone and iPad

Siri & Shortcuts

"Start review in PosterWords" — begin your daily practice hands-free.

Widgets

Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets keep your streak and progress visible at a glance.

iCloud Sync

Your cards, progress, and streaks sync seamlessly across all your Apple devices.

Spotlight

Check your streak or search your cards directly from Spotlight search.

Learn Chinese Your Way

PosterWords adapts to your life, interests, and goals

Travel

"Checking in at Beijing airport" "Ordering dumplings at a night market" "Asking for directions in Shanghai"

Work

"Business meeting introductions" "Emailing a Chinese colleague" "Negotiating a contract"

Daily Life

"Grocery shopping" "Taking a taxi" "Chatting with neighbors" "Going to the doctor"

Culture

"Discussing a Chinese film" "Tea ceremony vocabulary" "Chinese New Year traditions"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PosterWords?

PosterWords is an iOS app that turns learning Mandarin Chinese into collecting beautifully designed poster cards. Instead of grinding random vocabulary lists, you describe a real-life scene and AI generates a complete learning bundle with words, phrases, and sentences — all with tone-marked pinyin, native audio, and smart review.

How does the AI scene generation work?

Simply describe any scene or situation in English (or your native language). PosterWords' AI instantly generates 5 contextual words, 4 practical phrases, and 3 complete sentences — all tailored to your chosen HSK level with accurate tone-marked pinyin and natural translations.

Is PosterWords free to use?

PosterWords is free to download with basic features. PosterWords Pro subscription unlocks unlimited AI scene generation and full access to all learning features. Your subscription supports ongoing development.

What HSK levels are supported?

PosterWords supports all levels from HSK 1 to HSK 9 under the new HSK 3.0 standard. Whether you're a complete beginner or preparing for advanced proficiency, the AI adapts vocabulary difficulty to your target level.

Can I practice writing Chinese characters?

Yes! PosterWords includes Hanzi stroke writing practice where you trace characters stroke by stroke with guided, animated demonstrations. Build muscle memory alongside your vocabulary knowledge.

Does PosterWords work offline?

Cards you've already generated are available offline for review. AI scene generation requires an internet connection. Your progress syncs via iCloud when you're back online.

What devices does PosterWords support?

PosterWords is available on iPhone and iPad running iOS 17 or later. Your progress syncs across all your Apple devices via iCloud.

Start Learning Chinese Today

Download PosterWords and turn any scene into a beautiful Chinese lesson.

Download on the App Store

Free · iOS 17+ · iPhone & iPad