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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hanziway?
Hanziway is your personal set of tools for effective Chinese learning. We made the service beautiful, convenient, and inspiring: from worksheet generators to games and trainers, all in one place.
Who is it for?
• Beginners: learn your first characters with ease.
• HSK/YCT learners: trainers and knowledge base help structure your studies.
• Teachers: save hours preparing materials, create assignments quickly and beautifully.
• Chinese character enthusiasts: practice simply for fun!

What’s special about the worksheet generator?
We made worksheets not only useful but also beautiful. You can create worksheets tailored to you, choose different styles and templates, upload your own designs, and practice individual characters or full phrases (up to 10 characters).
Is there anything besides standard worksheets?
Yes! The generator includes playful and educational exercises:
• “Missing Stroke” — find and complete strokes to refine skills
• Character coloring — fun for children and adults
• Radical highlighting
• Stroke order and pinyin hints

What’s included in the knowledge base?
It’s your personal online textbook:
• Characters by HSK and YCT levels
• Stroke order with animation and option to download worksheets
• Practice writing characters online
• Traditional forms and similar characters
• Audio, pinyin, and multiple usage examples
What about trainers and games?
• Tone Trainer — practice pronunciation and tone distinction
• “Find the Character” game — play online or print a PDF
• New games are in development — you can support them with a donation ❤️

Can I try it for free?
Yes! Free access includes:
• basic worksheet settings
• character to pinyin converter
• Tone Trainer (basic)
• “Find the Character” game online
• Knowledge base with option to download worksheets
What does the subscription give?
Full access to everything:
• generate PDF worksheets without limits, with stunning design
• advanced settings in games and trainers, ability to download PDFs
What plans are available?
• 1 day — “taste it”
• 7 days — “active start”
• 30 days — “for serious learners”

Why are donations important?
Hanziway is an independent family project. Donations help cover servers, add new features, and keep the space free of ads and clutter.
What do I get if I donate?
• Feel that you support a great project
• A pleasant space without unnecessary noise
• Gratitude from the Hanziway team ❤️
What is the difference between donation and subscription?
Subscription = access to features. Donation = contribution to the future of Hanziway.

Do I need to register?
Yes, registration is required to generate worksheets, use trainers, and download materials.
What can I do without registration?
You can browse the knowledge base freely: view animations and listen to audio.
What data is needed for registration?
Minimum: email and name.
Why do you ask for email?
Only for login and contacting you. We don’t share it with third parties or spam.
How do you store my data?
Data is protected and used only for Hanziway. You can delete your account and all data upon request.
Will I get a lot of emails?
No 🙂 We only write when necessary: registration confirmation, payment, important updates.

Do I need to install an app?
No, everything works in the browser — on phone, tablet, and computer.
What’s coming next?
We plan a personal dashboard with progress tracking, spaced repetition system, new games and trainers.
How can I contact you?
Write to support@Hanziway.com — we are always happy to help.
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