HANVO

Speak Mandarin out loud, with a teacher who explains in Khmer

HANVO is an AI Chinese teacher for Cambodian learners. Talk with Mei or Wei by voice, and see pinyin and a Khmer translation under every sentence.

Mei or Wei. Your choice.Switch teachers any time
  • Coming soon toApp Store
  • Coming soon toGoogle Play
  • Coming soon toTelegram

Demo QR codes for now. Download links are coming soon.

See how a lesson works
Mei, a HANVO AI teacher, speaking
Say it with the right tones

我wǒ会huì说shuō中zhōng文wén

ខ្ញុំចេះនិយាយភាសាចិន។

I can speak Chinese.

Lines show the pitch of each syllable.

A little Chinese. Wherever you are.

Take a look inside HANVO on Telegram and iPhone.

Inside your Telegram

Telegram Mini App

Choose Mei, set a daily goal and pick up your next lesson from the Mini App.

HANVO Telegram Mini App home with Mei, daily practice progress and saved words
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A conversation on iPhone

iOS

Meet your teacher face to face. Follow each sentence in Chinese, pinyin and Khmer.

HANVO iOS conversation with Mei, Chinese captions, pinyin and Khmer translation
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App previews with demo content. Screens are shown in English.

How a lesson works

  1. Choose your teacher

    Mei is cheerful and encouraging. Wei is calm and structured. Switch any time.

  2. Speak in Mandarin

    Tap the mic and answer out loud. Your teacher listens and replies in natural spoken Mandarin.

  3. Read along in pinyin and Khmer

    Every line shows characters, pinyin and a Khmer translation. Turn translations off when you are ready.

  4. Fix your pronunciation

    Get feedback on words and tones, then repeat until it sounds right.

Why tones matter

One syllable, four different words

In Mandarin, the pitch of your voice changes the meaning. HANVO listens to every tone and tells you when one is off.

  1. 妈māFirst tone · high and levelmother
  2. 麻máSecond tone · risingnumb
  3. 马mǎThird tone · dips, then riseshorse
  4. 骂màFourth tone · falls sharplyto scold

Conversations you will actually have

Start with greetings, then move on to the talks that come up at the market, at school and at work.

Getting started

  • 打招呼dǎ zhāohuGreetings
  • 自我介绍zìwǒ jièshàoIntroducing yourself
  • 家人jiārénFamily
  • 数字和日期shùzì hé rìqīNumbers and dates

Everyday life

  • 点菜diǎn càiOrdering food
  • 购物gòuwùShopping
  • 问路wèn lùAsking for directions
  • 交通出行jiāotōng chūxíngGetting around
  • 在学校zài xuéxiàoAt school

At work

  • 求职面试qiúzhí miànshìJob interviews
  • 职场对话zhíchǎng duìhuàWorkplace talk
  • 开会kāihuìMeetings
  • 客户服务kèhù fúwùCustomer service

Choose the teacher you connect with

Tap Change teacher in the app to choose Mei or Wei. Pick the personality that helps you feel comfortable speaking.

Portrait of Mei

小美Mei

Friendly · cheerful · patient

Mei keeps the conversation light and encourages you to keep talking.

小伟Wei

Calm · supportive · professional

Wei guides you through each topic step by step.

Questions

Do I need to read Chinese characters?

No. Every sentence shows pinyin and a Khmer translation, so complete beginners can follow along. You can hide them as you improve.

Who is HANVO for?

Cambodian high school and university students, beginners, learners preparing for Chinese exams, and professionals who work with Chinese companies.

Can I choose my level?

Yes. Lessons come in beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, and conversations adjust to how you answer.

Which phones does HANVO run on?

HANVO is launching on iPhone first.

What if I make a mistake?

That is what practice is for. Your teacher corrects you and lets you try again, as many times as you need.

Start speaking Mandarin today

  • Coming soon toApp Store
  • Coming soon toGoogle Play
  • Coming soon toTelegram