Help Center
Find quick answers to common questions about using MandarinBean.
Account & Billing
Do I need an account?
No account is required if you only want to use the free features. You can start using MandarinBean right away. If you purchase Premium, you will need an account to unlock more features and track your learning progress.
Which payment methods do you accept?
We currently accept Credit Card (via Creem.io), PayPal, WeChat Pay, and Alipay.
Can I use my account on more than one device?
Yes. You can log in to your account on different devices, such as your computer, tablet, or phone. However, only one active session at a time is allowed.
Will my membership renew automatically?
No. MandarinBean Premium is not a subscription, so it will not renew automatically after it expires.
Reading Lessons
How do I switch between Simplified and Traditional Chinese?
You can switch between Simplified and Traditional Chinese using the toggle at the top of the lesson page.
How do I show or hide pinyin?
You can show or hide pinyin using the toggle at the top of the lesson page.
How can I change the spacing?
You can adjust the spacing using the toggle at the top of the lesson page.
Can I download the audio?
Yes. All lessons provide downloadable audio so you can listen offline.
How do I use the live dictionary?
Simply hover your mouse over a Chinese word, and a popup will appear with the meaning and pronunciation.
Do you have full English translations for the lessons?
Yes. Every lesson includes a full English translation. (Premium feature)
Do you have PDF versions of the lessons?
Yes. All lessons include a downloadable PDF version. (Premium feature)
Do you have reading comprehension exercises?
Yes. Each lesson includes reading comprehension exercises to help you check your understanding. (Premium feature)
How can I track my progress?
After finishing a reading lesson, click “Mark Complete” at the bottom of the page.
Then, on the search page, use the Read filter to view the lessons you have already completed.
Grammar Section
What is included in the Grammar section?
Each grammar point includes a clear grammar explanation and practice exercises. Most grammar points also come with a video lesson for extra support.
Can I download the grammar videos?
Not at the moment. Grammar videos are available for online viewing only and cannot be downloaded.
Test Preparation
What test preparation content do you provide?
MandarinBean offers practice tests and exercises to help learners prepare for Chinese exams such as HSK and YCT.
General
Do you have an app?
Right now, MandarinBean is available as a web platform only. We may develop an app version in the future.
Do you offer group accounts?
Yes. We offer group accounts for schools and organizations. Please contact us by email ([email protected]) for more details.
Do you use HSK 2.0 or HSK 3.0?
At the moment, MandarinBean is still using HSK 2.0. Since HSK 3.0 has not been fully implemented yet, we will continue using HSK 2.0 for now. Once HSK 3.0 becomes the official standard, we will quickly update our content to match the new standard.
Is your content updated regularly?
Yes. We continue to add new lessons, exercises, and learning materials on a regular basis.