The objects around the house are some of the most useful words a child can learn, because they are part of everyday life. This free book teaches ten familiar things — 椅子 (chair), 杯子 (cup), 书 (book), 玩具 (toy) and more — each with Chinese characters, pinyin, English, and tap-to-hear audio.
Many of these words share a friendly pattern: several end in the soft, neutral-tone 子 (zi), which little ones quickly start to notice. Point at the real object as you tap to hear the word, switch between Mandarin and English audio, and toggle pinyin on or off as confidence grows.
Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and bilingual families learning Chinese at home, this book needs no sign-up and works on any device. Explore our free transport and vegetables books next, or create a personalized Chinese storybook starring your own child.