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HSK 3.1 (2026) Explained: What Changed and What It Means for Your Chinese

China updated HSK again in 2026. Level 1 now has only 300 words instead of 500. 5,207 words changed levels. Here is what actually changed and what to do about it.

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7 min readMarch 30, 2026

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Mirror, Mirror in the App. Find it on the Speaking Tab.

Your Dragon says "Watch your mouth!" Turns out it is good advice.

Hidden Dragon Team

3 min readMarch 28, 2026

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Can Your Phone Tell You Your Chinese Sounds Wrong? Ours Can.

Most apps play audio and hope for the best. Hidden Dragon listens back. Here is how the pronunciation trainer works and how to get the most out of it.

Hidden Dragon Team

4 min readMarch 27, 2026

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How to Learn Chinese Tones Without Going Crazy

Tones are the #1 thing beginners fear about Mandarin. Here is a practical system that actually works, plus the one mistake that trips up almost every learner.

Hidden Dragon Team

6 min readMarch 26, 2026

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What is Hidden Dragon?

Most Chinese learning apps might teach you the word for "dragon." Hidden Dragon will teach you to think like one.

Hidden Dragon Team

4 min readMarch 25, 2026