ChengyuQuest - Learn Chinese Idioms Through Games

Features

Smart Flashcards

Flip beautifully designed flashcards to explore idioms through images, short stories, real-life usage scenarios, and natural example sentences. Each card helps you connect meaning, context, and usage, so idioms feel intuitive instead of abstract or hard to remember.

Idiom Categories

More than 9,000 Chinese idioms are organized into 14 clear categories and aligned with HSK levels. This structured system helps learners of different levels find relevant content quickly and progress logically without feeling overwhelmed by complexity.

Character Writing

Long-press any character inside an idiom to trace and practice traditional Chinese handwriting. Smooth stroke animations and responsive feedback let you experience the natural flow of writing characters, reinforcing memory through hands-on interaction.

Smart Search

Use powerful keyword search to explore over 9,000 idioms instantly. Find expressions you’re curious about, understand their meanings, and save favorites to your personal collection for quick review and long-term retention.

Dynasty Journey

Travel through Chinese dynasties and learn idioms within their historical and cultural backgrounds. Progress through structured stages, unlock new content gradually, and earn higher achievement levels as your language skills steadily improve over time.

Active Learning

Practice idioms through diverse interactive exercises, including judgment questions, fill-in-the-blank challenges, and swipe-based tasks. These varied learning modes help reinforce memory, improve recognition speed, and make studying feel dynamic and engaging.

Real Usage

Each idiom includes multiple real-world scenarios and carefully written example sentences. By seeing how idioms are used in everyday situations, you gain a deeper understanding of their true meaning and practical application.

Opera Power

Traditional Peking Opera masks act as special power-up cards that multiply your idiom scores. These cultural elements add strategy, excitement, and authentic Chinese flavor to gameplay while rewarding smart decision-making.

Build Idioms

Tap character cards you’ve learned to build complete idioms and earn points based on accuracy and strategy. Challenge yourself, refine combinations, and compete with learners worldwide on global leaderboards.

Strategic Upgrades

Use gems earned through learning and gameplay to upgrade idiom rules and opera mask cards. Smart upgrades significantly boost your scoring potential and encourage strategic thinking alongside language mastery.

Earn Rewards

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to memorize hundreds of idioms?

Nope. ChengyuQuest helps you understand idioms with visuals, short stories, and real examples—so they actually stick in your brain.

Why does learning feel like an adventure?

Because it is. You move through ancient Chinese dynasties, unlock levels, and watch your skills grow. It feels more like exploring a world than studying a textbook.

What's the deal with building characters into idioms?

You choose characters, mix and match them, and form idioms like puzzle pieces. Score points, use power-up cards, and climb the global leaderboard while learning.

Are there coins, gems, or loot involved?

Absolutely. You earn keys and gems to unlock new cards and challenges. No stress, no paywalls—just play, learn, and progress at your own speed.

Is ChengyuQuest beginner-friendly if I'm not Chinese?

100%. Every idiom comes with clear English meanings, simple stories, and practical examples. If you can read English, you can start learning Chinese idioms today.

Learn Chinese Idioms in a Whole New Way