Press play to hear the character, then pick its meaning. Trains your ear, not just your eyes.
Tip: if you don't hear anything, your browser may lack a Chinese voice — try Chrome/Edge.
Reading characters is only half the battle — you also need to recognise them by ear. This game speaks a character aloud and asks you to pick its meaning. It trains the listening skill that textbooks often skip, using the browser's built-in Chinese voice.
Ready for a tougher challenge? Try Listen & Pick (sound → character), or build vocabulary with the Match game.
I don't hear anything. Your browser may lack a Chinese voice; Chrome and Edge work best. The meaning is still revealed after you answer.
Are the pronunciations accurate? They use standard Mandarin (zh-CN) text-to-speech.
Is this free? Yes — Hanzi Play is free and needs no account.