Learn Chinese Through Content You Love

Import any articles, books, PDFs, and photos to transform them into your personal Chinese learning experience with intelligent flashcards and spaced repetition.

BambooReader app interface
BambooReader reading interface

How BambooReader Works

Master Chinese reading in three comprehensive steps.

1

Import or Discover Content

Bring your own content or explore our curated recommendations. Import text, PDFs, photos, use voice input, or browse our story library.

๐Ÿ“ฑ Take Photo
๐Ÿ“„ Upload PDF
๐ŸŽค Voice Input
๐Ÿ“ Paste Text
2

Read and Learn

Tap unknown words for instant definitions and context. Save words to build your personal learning deck as you read.

  • Context-aware definitions
  • Smart word saving
  • Reading progress tracking
3

Review & Remember

Our intelligent spaced repetition algorithm knows exactly when you need to review each word for maximum retention.

  • Context-aware flashcards
  • Optimized review timing
  • Progress analytics

Content Recommendations

Perfect examples of content to import and practice with.

BBC Chinese News

Perfect for building news vocabulary and staying informed about world events.

  • Professional journalism
  • Current events vocabulary
  • Updated daily

Xiaohongshu Posts

China's Instagram-like platform. Short, practical posts with lots of visual context.

  • Modern, casual language
  • Short, digestible posts
  • Travel and lifestyle vocabulary

BambooReader Story Archive

Short stories curated by our team. Make learning fun!

  • Graded by difficulty level
  • Cultural themes and modern stories
  • Perfect for evening reading

Zhihu Questions

China's Quora-like platform with discussions on every topic.

  • Conversational, natural language
  • Diverse topics and opinions
  • Modern internet vocabulary

Xiachufang Recipes

China's popular recipe platform with detailed cooking instructions.

  • Cooking and ingredient vocabulary
  • Traditional and modern recipes
  • Cultural food context

Ready to Transform Your Chinese Learning?

Start reading Chinese content you love and watch your skills grow naturally.