Game Rules
Match the Words! is one of the simplest ways to practice Chinese and English vocabulary. The rules have been kept clear so you can start playing right away. What follows are the basic rules; scroll down for setup, aim of the game, and how to make a move.
Setup
The game is played with 12 cards per level, arranged in a grid. Each of the 6 pairs has one card showing a word in Chinese and one card showing the same meaning in English, with an emoji hint on each card. At the start of a level you get a short preview to memorize positions; then the cards turn face-down and the timer starts.
The Aim of the Game
Match all 6 Chinese–English pairs before time runs out. You have two levels per day. The game ends in a win when you match every pair in a level; if time runs out before that, you can retry the level. Build a daily streak by playing each day. Once you complete both levels, you're done for the day — come back tomorrow for a new set of words.
Making a Move
Click two cards to flip them face-up. If they form a matching pair (same word in Chinese and English), they stay revealed and you can pick another pair. If they don't match, they flip back after a short moment. Use the preview at the start of each level to remember where each pair is, then find all 6 pairs to finish the level.
Daily Challenge
Level 1 focuses on animals, Level 2 on fruits and food. Each day you get a fresh set of 12 word pairs (6 per level). Complete both levels and return the next day for new vocabulary.
About Match the Words!
The main purpose of this game is to let you practice Chinese and English vocabulary in a simple, stress-free way. No accounts, no scoreboards, no sign-up — just open the page and play. Many language sites are powerful but busy; here we aim to be the simplest daily matching game for Chinese–English learners.
We built Match the Words! for anyone who wants to reinforce vocabulary a few minutes a day: students, casual learners, and anyone brushing up on Chinese or English. The daily limit of 2 levels keeps it short and encourages coming back tomorrow. We hope you enjoy it and that it helps you learn a few new words every day.