Daily Classical Chinese Poem & Traditional Colors | Jizhi
One curated classical Chinese poem each day, rendered with traditional Chinese colors that flow with the solar terms and local weather. Free, zero ads, no signup required, with pinyin pronunciation and widgets.
What “a poem a day” means
A poem a day turns classical reading into one small daily ritual. You do not need to finish an anthology—just one poem, understood, felt, and enjoyed.
Jizhi’s daily selection is dynamically curated according to the 24 solar terms, weather, and time of day, paired with a matching traditional Chinese color palette.
Why choose Jizhi for daily poetry
Many poetry tools show only an isolated snippet without context; bulky dictionaries overwhelm with ads and complex menus. Jizhi embraces minimalist elegance: one complete poem, character-by-character pinyin, and clear appreciation.
Whether for language learning, cultural mindfulness, or simply ending the day with quiet reflection, Jizhi provides the cleanest portal into Chinese aesthetics.
3 Steps to start your daily poetry habit
Step 1: Open to read. A handpicked poem automatically updates based on today's season and weather, styled with authentic traditional colors.
Step 2: Understand every character. Tap rare or difficult characters to inspect character-level Pinyin pronunciation, cultural background, and English-friendly notes.
Step 3: Keep it on your screen. Export high-resolution poetry wallpapers and quote cards, or install Jizhi home screen and lock screen widgets on iOS & Android.
Available across all your devices
Jizhi is natively built for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Android devices, alongside a calm web edition. Free on the App Store and Google Play, with direct APK downloads.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is Jizhi free to use? Are there ads or required subscriptions?
Jizhi is free to download and use. Essential reading, daily poems, traditional colors, and widgets are available with zero pop-up or interstitial ads, and no account signup is required.
How does Jizhi select the daily poem?
Our selection engine aligns with nature and the 24 traditional solar terms, seasonal weather conditions, and morning/evening shifts to present verses that resonate with the moment.
Does Jizhi support Pinyin pronunciation for beginners?
Yes! Every poem features vetted, character-by-character Pinyin annotations so you can easily pronounce rare Chinese characters.
How do I add the daily poem widget to my iPhone or Android home screen?
Long-press your home screen, search for 'Jizhi', and select your favorite widget style and size. The widget refreshes automatically each day.
Start your daily poem
Download Jizhi free on iPhone & Android, or bookmark this page as your poetry start page.