Chinese Sidequest iconChinese Sidequest
A small adventure in Mandarin

Mandarin for
what you’re into.

Coffee counters. Game nights. Dance floors. Learn the words that help you join in.

Coming to iPhone and iPad. Traditional characters and Taiwan Mandarin, with simplified forms to explore.

Find your people.

Choose your interests. Everyday essentials stay with you; your sidequests make it yours.

See the little clues.

Meet character components. Ask for one hint at a time: shapes, pronunciation, then meaning.

Hear it. Try it.

Tap to listen, slow it down, explore tones, and compare spoken words with an optional on-device microphone check.

What’s your sidequest?

28 optional starter packs across movement, nature, games, food, arts, culture, and community.

Pole dancingQueer life & datingBoard gamesClimbing & boulderingSwing dancingHikingCyclingRunningYogaSwimmingCampingCookingBakingTea cultureGardeningPotteryKnitting & crochetPhotographyMaking musicKaraokeVideo gamesAnime & comicsBooks & reading groupsCinemaVolunteeringLife with petsParenting & playdatesCoworking & tech

A quiet place to learn.

No account, ads, tracking, or streak pressure. Your progress stays on your device. The current packs are a small start, with useful words and a short exchange.