v1.3.1-alpha

Changelog

v1.3.1-alpha

Added

• Character management system
• Measure words in characters

v1.3.0-alpha

Changelog

v1.3.0-alpha

Added

• Profile card with user stats
• Users will get points for tasks
• Leveling system
• Daily streak system
• Users can see their efficiency
• Amount of tasks per learning session
• Possible to answer with non-numerical pinyin
• Show password button while logging in
• Users will now get emails from chaiknees.com domain
• Possibility to delete one's account
• Simple header for learning to track current session
• Users can track session performance with points, efficiency, time spent
• Splash screen when session is done
• Dictionary view now shows progress of HSK levels
• Separation between HSK dictionaries, user dictionaries and browsing dictionary
• Possibility to hide and unhide words in dictionary browsing
• Filter for dictionary browsing that hides monosylabics
• Pinyin numerical in brackets
• Pinyin answer tooltip

Fixed

• No "你好" in dictionary!
• Other dictionaries list stuck on word introduction
• UI clarity
• Doubled pinyins and definitions in dictionary view
• SMTP problems
• Ghost data after user logs out
• Popup size
• Words should not reach levels above 14
• Tone sandhi
• Sizing of buttons
• Filters allign

Changed

• Using webp for some images
• Dictionary records can be horizontally slided to get their functions
• Profile View design
• Adding new level will reload the app
• I go to school by bus

Removed

• Non-understandable learning stats in learning mode
• HSK Version from dashboard view

v1.2.0-alpha

Changelog

v1.2.0-alpha

Added

• Imported over 60.000 example sentences from Tatoeba
• Generated audio files for all examples
• Feedback option for sentences - as they are open source some of translations need to be fixed
• HSK settings in profile
• User can now skip HSK levels
• User can now add characters from HSK levels to their set
• 404 site for main domain
• Pagination for words in dictionary view
• User manual / Documentation - User manual
• Cached images for faster response
• Login through Google Account
• Login through Github Account

Changed

• New optimized landing page
• Calendar design
• UI design for multiple elements
• Buttons will be disabled if search query is too short or too long

Fixed

• Better database performance

v1.1.0-alpha

Changelog

v1.1.0-alpha

Added

• Audio for sentences
• Characters view seperation between HSK levels
• Characters view search for character
• Improvment in query speed
• Word feedback - share your feedback about a word. Accesible from Advanced Settings in Word Card
• Splash screen for app loading

Changed

• Size of ABCD buttons for hanzi
• Style of buttons for word managing
• Description and naming of button and fields
• Some UI/UX
• Style unification

Fixed

• Search with known characters should involve characters in input field as a part of set
• Ugly filter buttons

v1.0.7-alpha

Changelog

v1.0.7-alpha

Added

• New pinyin sounds

Changed

• Moved buttons of word actions into seperate row
• Order of dashboard elements

Fixed

• Long response from server when saving progress could lead to repeated question asked
• Statistics of user should be counted properly now

v1.0.6-alpha

Changelog

v1.0.6-alpha

Added

• Add header and description to each view
• Add some info regarding new word pop
• Close button on Word Card and Character Card

Changed

• On Dashboard only learn all words option will be available
• Moved learning options to Learn View (previously HSK View)
• Words in word list will be ordered by their popularity

Fixed

• Word list filter for reviewing was not quite right

Removed

• Word feedback button as this is not yet implemented

v1.0.5-alpha

Changelog

v1.0.5-alpha

Changed

• Hard words need minimum of 20 attempts and a fail rate of 50%
• Adding new words will only show loading at on clicked button
• Padding for definition question

Fixed

• Doubled ABCD choices for low stroke hanzis
• Performance issue of multi character words at ABCD
• Double fetched question in some situations
• Definition button on profile was not showing state properly

Chaiknees v1.0.4-alpha

⭐ Chaiknees is now available! ⭐ Chaiknees

I am excited to introduce Chaiknees, a learning tool for Chinese language learners! This alpha release includes core functionality, setting the foundation for future updates.

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🔹 Core Features

User Account & Settings

• Firebase authentication with email verification.
• Light and dark mode toggle.
• Backup every 3 days.
• Feedback after each answered question, displaying the correct answer.

Dictionary

• Two dictionary modes:
  • Normal: Concise definitions.
  • Difficult: Extended definitions using CC-Cedict.
• Vocabulary learning based on HSK 2.0 (1-6) and HSK 3.0 (1-9) standards.
• Constantly evolving dictionary with cleaned definitions (removing uncommon names and places).
• Words and characters have a popularity index based on usage frequency.
• Users can create and manage their own dictionary.
• Tracking of known characters to enhance writing practice.

Learning & Review

• Question Types:
  • Character recognition, audio, pinyin, and translation.
  • Answer formats: Multiple choice (ABCD) and Typing.
    • ABCD questions:
      • Character-based: Similar radicals or stroke numbers to improve recognition.
      • Single pinyin words: Focuses on tone variations.
    • Typing: Case insensitive and allows spaces.
    • Pinyin typing: Must use numerical tone marks (e.g., 的 = de5).
• Spaced Repetition System (SRS):
  • 4 statistics per word: Hanzi, Pinyin, Audio, Translation.
  • Each statistic can reach level 14.
  • Levels above 6 enter review mode, increasing intervals:
    • Level 6: 3 days, Level 7: 1 day, Level 8: 3 days, Level 9: 7 days, Level 10: 14 days
    • Level 11: 30 days, Level 12: 60 days, Level 13: 150 days, Level 14: 365 days
• Review Mode:
  • Words at level 6+ are reviewed.
  • Incorrect answers decrease the level until success.
• Difficult Mode: Focus on hard words with customized stat adjustments.
• HSK Progression: Completing all words in an HSK level unlocks the next level.

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🔹 User Interface

Dashboard

• About You: Tracks review time, HSK level, and difficult words.
• Calendar: Displays scheduled reviews.
• HSK Learning Sections: Shows active learning levels.

Words & Dictionary Management

• Filters: Ignored, favorite, difficult, reviewing, brewing.
• Word List:
  • HSK Sections: Organized by proficiency levels.
  • User Words: Personal dictionary entries.
  • Add New Words:
    • Search by known characters, word, or definition.
    • Words must be built from known characters.
• Word Cards:
  • Shows definitions, pronunciation, and examples.
  • Statistics tracking (Hanzi, Pinyin, Audio, Translation).
  • Popularity ranking.
  • Interactive actions:
    • Play audio ▶️
    • Favorite ❤️
    • Ignore 🚫
    • Adjust learning level ⏩
    • Reset progress 🗑️
    • Remove user-added words ↺

Characters

• Personal character set for word construction.
• Each character has a detailed card:
  • Popularity, radical, stroke count, and translation.
• Hanzi Strokes: Uses Hanzi Writer, a highly reliable tool.
• Word Composition:
  • Head Words: Words starting with a character.
  • Tail Words: Words ending with a character.
  • Middle Words: Words containing a character.

Learning Sessions

• New Word Introduction:
  • Displayed when encountering an unfamiliar word.
  • Contains full word card details.
• Progress Tracking:
  • Each HSK level has 4 tracked statistics.
  • Decorative images enhance learning experience.
• Answer System:
  • Immediate feedback after each answer.
  • Simplified word card displayed post-answer.

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🔹 Additional Features

• HSK View & Dashboard: When all words are either learned (level 6+), ignored, or reviewed, a button will appear to progress to the next level.
• Error Handling: Users receive clear error messages when something goes wrong.
• Bug Reporting: Bugs are logged for future fixes.
• Keyboard Support:
  • Enter: Proceed to next question.
  • 1-6 keys: Select answers in multiple-choice questions.

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Stay tuned for updates, and happy learning! 🎉