Phrase guide
What does 随便你 really mean?
Why “up to you” can sound relaxed, annoyed, or quietly loaded.
HanziHeart
Chinese Vibe Check
Never guess a text. Reply with confidence.
HanziHeart helps you read Chinese messages for meaning, emotion, and what to say back, without turning every chat into a study session.
Now on iPhone. Android is in development.
Xin
今晚有空吗？
你先睡吧。
随便你。
???
今晚有空吗？
你先睡吧。
随便你。
???
随便你。
???
别气啦，听你的。
Vibe checking…
THE VIBE CHECK
suí随
biàn便
nǐ你
Literal
As you wish / up to you.
Natural
Fine. Do whatever you want.
Emotional
Sounds easygoing — it isn't. She's upset.
This can sound passive-aggressive when the context is tense.
PICK YOUR REPLY
WARM · DIRECT
bié qì la, tīng nǐ de
别气啦，听你的。
Don't be mad — your call.
WARM · SUBTLE
shuō shuo ma, wǒ zài tīng
说说嘛，我在听。
Talk to me — I'm listening.
COOL · DIRECT
yǒu huà zhí shuō
有话直说。
Just say what you mean.
COOL · SUBTLE
nà jiù zhè yàng ba
那就这样吧。
Fine, let's leave it then.
Vibe check every text
See the literal words, the natural meaning, and the emotional read underneath — not just a flat translation.
Built into your keyboard
Use HanziHeart where the conversation is already happening, then insert a reply without breaking the flow.
Reply like a native
Choose the tone you want — warm, cool, direct, or subtle — and send a line that sounds natural.
Practise with a companion
Run low-stakes practice chats with Xin, the Mandarin companion, and get vibe checks and reply suggestions as you go.
Reply like a professional
A Professional reply voice tunes your work messages — polished, prompt, and appropriate for the room.
Chinese messages, made readable
Paste a line, open HanziHeart from your keyboard, or use screenshot and camera text reading when you need the Chinese pulled out for you.
One chat loop, five moves
HanziHeart follows the way you actually use Chinese in conversation: receive, read, choose a tone, reply — and practise to get smoother.
1
Bring in the line
Paste, type, import a screenshot, take a photo, or use the HanziHeart keyboard inside the app you are already using.
2
Read the vibe
Get the literal meaning, the natural meaning, and the emotional tone underneath the Chinese.
3
Pick your angle
Choose a reply tone that fits the moment, from warm and direct to cool and subtle — or switch to the Professional voice for work messages.
4
Keep the useful bits
Tap words for pinyin and meaning, save phrases, and keep favourite lines close when they are worth remembering.
5
Practise with Xin
Run low-stakes practice chats with the Mandarin companion and get vibe checks, tone reads, and reply suggestions as you go.
Guides for real Chinese messages
Practical reads on Mandarin texting emotion, pinyin, and replies.
Phrase guide
Emotional
How to read emotion in Chinese texts
Separate the literal words from the emotional temperature underneath.
Replies
How to reply naturally to Chinese messages
Choose the tone first, then send a reply that sounds like a person.
Pinyin
How pinyin helps while reading real messages
Keep pronunciation visible without turning every chat into a lesson.
Translation
Why translation misses Chinese tone
Why correct words can still miss warmth, irritation, flirtation, or distance.
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Great interpreters, not just translators. Can interpret what is really meant, not just what shows in the words.
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Very useful tools to understand the real meaning behind the words. Cool stuff!
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Questions
What is HanziHeart?
HanziHeart is a Chinese vibe check for real messages. It helps you understand what a line means, what it feels like, and how to reply naturally.
How old do I need to be?
HanziHeart is generally for users aged 13 or older, with a lower minimum of 12 in some countries or regions in line with the local App Store rating (for example, 12+ in Korea and Vietnam, and A12 in Brazil). A higher minimum may apply where required by local law.
How is this different from a translator?
A translator gives you words. HanziHeart gives you the read: literal meaning, natural meaning, emotional tone, and reply options that match the moment — including a Professional voice for work messages and a companion to practise with.
Where do the lines come from?
Paste or type a line, import a screenshot, take a photo of Chinese text, or use the HanziHeart keyboard when you are already inside another app.
Are my screenshots and photos private?
Text extraction runs on your device. The image itself is not uploaded for the vibe check; only the extracted text you choose to read is sent to generate the result. See the Privacy Policy for detail.
What will it cost?
HanziHeart offers a subscription on iPhone. Price, any free trial, and renewal terms are always shown before purchase in the app and by the relevant app store. See Support for how subscriptions work.
Which devices does it support?
HanziHeart is available for iPhone. Android is in development. Some features depend on platform support, keyboard permissions, camera or photo access, and the app version available on your device.