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Speak Mandarin Chinese with AI

Practice real Mandarin Chinese conversations with an AI speaking partner that responds in under 600ms. 920 million people speak Mandarin Chinese across 2 countries. Start with a simple scenario below and speak immediately.

Lucy handles Mandarin tones naturally in conversation and helps learners practice the measure word system through real exchanges

Duolingo Mandarin cannot simulate real tonal conversation practice where tone errors change word meaning entirely

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NATIVE NAME
Putonghua
SPEAKERS
920 million
COUNTRIES
2
DIFFICULTY
Advanced commitment required
HELLO
Ni hao

Grammar features you will practice

Choose a scenario to practice in Mandarin Chinese

Each scenario page shows the key phrases you will use and starts a focused conversation around that context.

Ordering Food
Restaurants, cafes, street food markets, and delivery calls
"Wo xiang dian can."
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Job Interviews
Professional interviews, internship discussions, and career conversations
"Wo gongzuo renzheng, xuexi neng li qiang."
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Daily Conversations
Small talk, weekend plans, weather, and everyday topics
"Ni de zhoumo zenmeyane?"
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Shopping
Retail stores, markets, online orders, and price negotiations
"Zhe ge duo shao qian?"
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Travel and Transport
Airports, train stations, hotels, and navigating a new city
"Qu Beijing de xia yi ban che ji dian?"
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Business Meetings
Professional calls, client presentations, and team discussions
"Women xian tan di yi ge yi ti ba."
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Making Friends
Social situations, meeting people, and building connections
"Hen gao xing ren shi ni. Ni shi na li ren?"
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Health and Doctor Visits
Doctor appointments, pharmacies, and describing symptoms
"Wo cong zuotian zao shang kai shi tou teng."
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Phone Calls
Answering calls, leaving messages, and handling unexpected conversations
"Wei, nin shi nei wei?"
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Asking for Directions
Navigation, landmarks, public transport, and getting around a city
"Qingwen, di tie zhan zen me zou?"
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News and Current Events
Discussing world events, opinions, and staying informed in another language
"Ni kan le jintian de xinwen ma?"
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Dating and Romance
First dates, expressing feelings, and romantic conversations
"Ni jin tian wan shang hen mei."
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Emergency Situations
Seeking help, describing urgent problems, and handling crises
"Qing jiao ren lai bang zhu, jin ji qing kuang."
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Top countries where Mandarin Chinese is spoken

China, Taiwan, Singapore

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