Secret Meaning: Chinese Quiz

字里藏义 — "the meaning hidden in the characters". Chinese words are built from simple characters, and their literal translation often tells you nothing about the real meaning — and sometimes it is hilarious: • 火山 = fire + mountain → volcano (makes sense!) • 马虎 = horse + tiger → careless (wait, what?) • 吹牛 = to blow the cow → to brag • 铁饭碗 = iron bowl → a job you can't lose HOW TO PLAY 1. Look at the cards: every character comes with pinyin and a literal translation. 2. Put the images together and pick the real meaning from four options. 3. Correct-answer streaks earn you bonus points. WHAT'S INSIDE • A base set of 150 words chosen for the biggest gap between the literal and the real meaning, plus free themed packs • Pinyin and audio for every character — just tap the card • Daily streaks and personal records • The word you missed is explained in the round recap • Interface in English and Russian CHALLENGES Send a friend a challenge link and they get the same 10 words — compare scores! Share your result as a picture card. Play free, no sign-up needed, works offline.