Working with Word Lists

Word Lists are curated sets of vocabulary focused on a specific topic (like "Ordering Coffee" or "Animals"). They are perfect for targeted study sessions and often include helpful images to aid with memory and recall.

Finding Word Lists

You can find all available lists in the "Word Lists" category of the main Browse Section.

A Word List showing vocabulary with associated images.

The Word List Action Bar

At the top of the page, you'll find the Word List Action Bar. It contains powerful study tools and one special feature unique to Word Lists: Focus Definitions.

The unique action bar for Word Lists, highlighting the 'Focus Definitions' button.

Unique Feature: Focus Definitions

Many Chinese words have multiple meanings. The Focus Definitions button is a special toggle that helps you reduce cognitive load by showing only the definitions most relevant to the list's topic.

Focus Mode ON (Default)
A word list showing only the single, focused definition for each word.

By default, you will only see the specific definition(s) chosen for the list's theme. This is ideal for focused learning.

Focus Mode OFF
A word list showing only the single, focused definition for each word.

Toggling it off reveals *all* known definitions for each word. This is great for advanced learners who want to explore the full context of a word.

Launch Study Sessions

The action bar also gives you one-click access to all of our core study activities for the words currently in the list.

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