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I'm autistic and ADHD. I kept failing at Chinese because most apps weren't designed with brains like mine in mind. So I built one that was.

ADHD-friendly Calm & predictable No streaks or guilt

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míng - "bright"

Picture the sun () and moon () side by side in your kitchen, creating beautiful bright light streaming through the window. Once you've seen it, you can't unsee it.

I'm Lee. I'm autistic, probably ADHD, and I spent months failing to learn Chinese characters. Duolingo gave me a 200-day streak and zero ability to read a menu. Anki decks piled up faster than I could review them. Video courses overwhelmed me before I finished lesson one.

Then I found memory palace techniques — and they actually worked. Myndarin is the app I wished existed: calm, focused, and designed for brains like mine.

You've Tried This Before

You're not broken. Most apps just assume a neurotypical learning style.

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The Overwhelming Chaos

Cluttered interfaces, notifications everywhere, too many options. Decision paralysis before you even start.

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The Streak Guilt

Miss one day and the app punishes you. Streaks create anxiety, not motivation.

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The Video Overload

Hours of prerequisite videos demanding sustained attention. Can't skim, can't go back easily, can't learn at your pace.

I know because I tried all of it. And I kept forgetting.

There's a Better Way

Instead of memorizing shapes, you'll build unforgettable scenes.

❌ How Most Apps Teach
Brute-force repetition
Abstract shapes
Forget within days
✅ How Myndarin Works
Meaningful associations
Vivid mental scenes
Remember for months

Every Chinese character becomes a mini movie in your mind. (bright)? Picture the sun and moon side by side, lighting up your kitchen. Once you've seen it, you can't unsee it.

Why Myndarin Sticks

You'll actually retain what you learn

Memory palaces are backed by decades of cognitive science. They work because your brain is wired to remember places and stories — not abstract symbols.

You'll learn meaning, sound, and writing together

No more juggling separate apps. Every character comes with its pronunciation, tone, and stroke order built in.

You won't dread opening the app

Short lessons. Clear endpoints. No streaks guilting you. I designed it for people who find most learning apps exhausting.

It's built for ADHD and autistic brains

Short lessons (working memory friendly). Predictable patterns (reduces cognitive load). No time pressure (respects ADHD time perception). No streaks (no guilt spiral). Text-first (you control the pace).

How It Works

1

Build Your Memory Palace

Set up the actors, locations, and props that make characters memorable.

2

Learn Characters Through Stories

Each character becomes a scene you won't forget.

3

Review With Spaced Repetition

The app surfaces characters right when you're about to forget them.

Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't

Guided Lesson Flow

No decisions about what to learn next

Built-in Spaced Repetition

Review at optimal intervals automatically

Tone Visualization & Audio

See and hear the tones clearly

Progress Tracking

See how far you've come

Works on Any Device

Desktop, tablet, or phone

No Video Prerequisites

Start learning immediately

Get Started Free

No credit card. No commitment. Just start learning.

Free
$0
  • Unlimited characters
  • Full memory palace system
  • Spaced repetition
  • Progress tracking
  • Import/export data
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Ready to Finally Remember?

I built Myndarin because I was tired of forgetting. If you've felt the same frustration, this might be what you've been looking for.