Yanwai: Chinese in Context

YanWai helps you understand what Chinese speakers really mean — beyond the literal words. Explore 600+ expressions from everyday conversation, work, relationships, social situations, and modern Chinese culture. Each entry goes beyond translation to explain what an expression implies, how it feels, where it comes from, and when people actually use it. WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER • Clear, natural English explanations • Chinese characters with pinyin • The meaning behind the literal words • Cultural and historical context • Tone, nuance, and real-world usage • Example sentences in context • Related expressions to explore • Search in Chinese, pinyin, or English • Saved expressions and reading history • A daily expression widget UNDERSTAND THE UNSAID Chinese is full of expressions whose real meaning cannot be understood through translation alone. YanWai helps you recognize the implication, attitude, humor, politeness, sarcasm, or cultural context behind the words — so you can better understand what people are actually saying. BUILT FOR EXPLORATION YanWai is a cultural reference, not a language course. There are no lessons, quizzes, scores, or streaks. Open an expression that catches your attention, explore its context, follow related expressions, and gradually develop a more natural feel for how Chinese is used in real life. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT No account is required. Your saved expressions and reading history stay on your device. FULL ACCESS You can explore selected content for free. Full Access unlocks the complete collection of 600+ expressions and is available as either a monthly auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Monthly subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription through your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://yanwai.gitbook.io/yanwai-docs Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/