Whatโs New
Latest improvements, fixes, and small wins โ all in one place.
May 2026
๐ถ Recent Searches Are Here
May 30, 2026
Quickly return to words youโve looked up before. Your recent searches are now remembered, making it easier to pick up where you left off.
๐ See How Characters Are Built
May 26, 2026
Chinese characters can now be explored visually inside Noviro. Break characters into meaningful parts, discover recurring patterns, and understand words in a more visual and intuitive way while learning.
๐ Exploring Chinese Feels Easier
May 26, 2026
Finding words now feels smoother, clearer, and more natural throughout Noviro. Search was refined to reduce friction and make discovering Chinese feel more effortless, while now also understanding numbered pinyin (like da4 or cong1ming2).
โ๏ธ Writing Practice & Smoother Learning
May 12, 2026
You can now follow and practice character writing directly in Noviro. The overall experience was also refined with cleaner layouts, smoother navigation, more stable interactions, and a more comfortable learning flow throughout.
๐ช Search Became More Flexible
May 12, 2026
Search became more flexible and forgiving. You can now mix hanzi and pinyin naturally while typing (like ไปme), and searches such as @่ฝฆ can help explore related words more quickly. Small typing mistakes are also handled more smoothly during search. The word tooltip was refined as well, helping meanings appear more accurately throughout the learning experience.
๐ Examples Added to โ40 Basic Mandarin Phrasesโ
May 12, 2026
The โ40 Basic Mandarin Phrasesโ guide now includes example sentences for every phrase, making it easier to understand how expressions are used naturally in real context.
April 2026
โก Clearer Learning
Apr 16, 2026
HSK1 words now include two clear, natural examples, making it easier to understand and use new words in real situations. Search is faster and improved. You can now also copy text directly, and using Noviro feels smoother and more consistent.
โจ Mandarin Phrases + Tooltip Expansion
Apr 6, 2026
40 beginner Mandarin phrases are now available in Learn โ with pinyin and clear translations. Tooltips now work across phrases, HSK lists, and verbs, so you can explore every word in context.
๐ Mandarin Verbs
Apr 3, 2026
50 Mandarin verbs youโll actually use โ now in Learn, with pinyin and clear examples.
March 2026
๐ซ Quick Review
Mar 28, 2026
Your saved words donโt just sit there anymore. Quick Review brings them back at the right time โ so they actually stick.
๐ช My Words
Mar 23, 2026
You can now save words and come back to them anytime โ with simple flashcards to help them stick. Things also feel smoother overall, with clearer examples and a more refined interface.
๐ถ Learning Path, Extended
Mar 11, 2026
Expanded the Learn hub with a full HSK 2 vocabulary list, continuing the structured Mandarin learning path beyond HSK 1. Examples have been improved, HSK badges expanded, and search ranking refined โ making it easier to find useful words and understand them in context.
๐ Learning, Expanded
Mar 9, 2026
Added thousands of real example sentences with natural audio, plus a curated HSK 1 vocabulary list inside the new Learn hub โ making Noviro more useful for structured Mandarin learning.
๐ Comparisons
Mar 1, 2026
Added structured comparison pages to help you quickly understand how Noviro differs from other tools โ short, honest, and focused on everyday use.
December 2025
โจ Clarity, Refined
Dec 30, 2025
Small improvements across search, layout, and interactions โ smoother lookups, clearer hierarchy, and a more focused reading experience throughout Noviro.
๐งก Feedback, Made Easy
Dec 24, 2025
You can now send feedback directly from search results, word pages, or the footer โ quick, simple, and always welcome.
โก Related Words
Dec 23, 2025
Word pages now include related words, helping you discover commonly connected characters and expressions without leaving the page.
๐ Search, But Better
Dec 13, 2025
Search just got a big upgrade โ improved pinyin search, smarter ranking for common meanings, cleaner results, and a smoother, more stable experience.
November 2025
๐ช Interactive Word Tooltip
Nov 27, 2025
On every word page, hover or tap any Chinese word to see a cinematic tooltip โ with audio, pinyin, meanings, and character breakdowns for multi-character words. Smooth, instant, and intuitive.
๐ถ Smarter Search & Live Suggestions
Nov 23, 2025
Search is now sharper and more intuitive. Results are cleaner and more precise. Live suggestions appear as you type, and the search design has been refined for a smoother experience.
๐ Search & Audio Overhaul.
Nov 12, 2025
Search now understands pinyin naturally and shows clearer, more relevant results. Every HSK word and example comes with audio โ and you can play it right from search. Typos? Did you meanโฆ has you covered.
๐ท HSK Level Filters.
Nov 6, 2025
You can now toggle HSK 1โ6 filters to narrow your results โ clean, simple, focused.
โจ HSK Levels added.
Nov 5, 2025
Some words just got promoted. Levels 1-6 are now showing up across the dictionary.
โก Pinyin & Highlight Refinement.
Nov 4, 2025
Pinyin refined and Chinese characters now highlight when searched.
๐ซ Expanded Audio & Examples.
Nov 3, 2025
Now covering 5,000+ most common Mandarin words with real examples and natural audio. Clearer, richer learning for everyone.
๐จ New Visual Design.
Nov 2, 2025
A refreshed look across all pages โ smoother visuals, improved readability, and a consistent premium feel.
๐งญ New Landing & Teachers Hub.
Nov 1, 2025
Refreshed design. โFor Teachersโ now live โ crafted for Mandarin educators.
October 2025
๐ 1000+ Audios Unlocked.
Oct 31, 2025
Natural-sounding Mandarin โ for words and examples. Clear, natural, and human.
โ๏ธ Smarter Search.
Oct 30, 2025
Improved accuracy and ranking for more natural, human results.
๐ก Examples Unlocked. Search Clarified.
Oct 26, 2025
1,000 real-world examples added. Search now gets multiple meanings right.
๐ Faster. Smoother. Smarter.
Oct 20, 2025
Word pages redesigned for clarity and flow. Search runs faster and cleaner.
๐ Search Improvements + Definitions Added.
Oct 10, 2025
Results now show pinyin, meanings, and better clarity in design.
โจ About Page + Whatโs New added.
Oct 9, 2025
Explore why Noviro was created and follow the latest updates and improvements.
๐ Noviro Launch.
Oct 8, 2025
The first version of Noviro โ a clean, modern Mandarin dictionary โ is live.