The speaking gap.Bring out the Chinese you already know.
Made for ABCs and heritage speakers. You went to Chinese school, never finished, and you follow far more than you can say.
Pinyin on every line, so you can read what you hear. Speak until it's 差不多.
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Pinyin on every line.So you read what you hear.
Tap any word for its sound and meaning, then keep it. Turn pinyin and English down as your Chinese gets stronger.
I understand it, but I can't say it.
tīng de dǒng
can understand (by listening)
Words you keep collect here.
A turn.Saturday afternoon.
Someone asks about your weekend. You already understood. You answer before you feel ready.
An example of the loop.
Chabu
What are you doing this weekend?
You
I want to stay home. Maybe read.
Chabu
That's nice. What have you been reading?
You
A book about the city.
A few practical things
Who is Chabu for?
ABCs and other heritage speakers who went to Chinese school but never finished, partners learning for family, and anyone who understands more Mandarin than they can comfortably say.
Can beginners use it?
Yes. Start at HSK 1, keep pinyin visible, and use English help when you need it. You can turn that support down as speaking gets easier.
Do I have to rely on pinyin forever?
No. Pinyin sits over every Chinese line while it helps. As reading gets easier, turn it down and let the characters carry you.
Is it on iPhone?
The private beta is iPhone-only for now. We’ll say when that changes.
Is conversation audio stored?
Audio is sent for transcription and voice replies when you speak. Chabu does not keep raw recordings after processing unless a feature clearly says otherwise.
Close enough to use.差不多
Private iPhone beta. We’ll email you when a spot opens.
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