Beta FAQ
Quick answers for taihaa beta users.
What is taihaa?
taihaa helps you learn from real reading material. You create or import lessons, read in a paginated reader, save useful words, and review them later with a simple spaced repetition flow.
Which languages are supported?
The current beta supports Chinese, Cantonese, German, and French as target languages. Chinese includes pinyin support. Cantonese includes Jyutping support.
What base language is supported?
English is the only fully supported base language for the v2.0 public beta. German may appear in older settings or database fields from earlier development, but it is not active as a full base-language experience yet.
Can I import articles from a URL?
Yes. URL import works best with public HTML article pages. It may fail on paywalled pages, login-only pages, pages that block automated requests, pages with very little article text, or pages that rely heavily on JavaScript. If import fails, taihaa will show fallback guidance and you can paste the text manually or use a .txt file.
Why did my imported article look incomplete?
Article extraction is still being hardened. Some websites mix article text with navigation, cookie prompts, newsletters, ads, or scripts. Always review imported content before saving it as a lesson.
Can I try taihaa without adding my own text?
Yes. On the New Lesson page, use the sample lesson button. The sample follows your selected target language and appears only if you do not already have a lesson in that language.
How do translation suggestions work?
Translation suggestions can come from your own saved vocabulary or from shared dictionary entries created from manual user translations. They are suggestions only, not official translations. You should review and edit them before saving.
How does review scheduling work?
Review scheduling is intentionally simple during the beta. Again brings a word back later today. Learning keeps it on a short interval. Known and Easy schedule it further into the future. Ignore removes the word from review.
Does text-to-speech always work?
Text-to-speech uses browser and device voices. It is available only where speech synthesis is supported. Cantonese requires a real Cantonese or Hong Kong voice on the device; taihaa should not silently use Mandarin as a Cantonese replacement.
Can I track my support requests?
Yes. Feedback submitted through Contact and feedback appears in your support ticket list with its status, last updated date, and admin feedback where available.
Can I export my data?
Yes. You can export vocabulary from Vocabulary, lessons from Lessons, and a full account data export from Settings.
Can I delete my account?
Yes. Account deletion is available from Settings. taihaa shows a pre-deletion summary, asks you to confirm that exports should be saved first, and requires typed DELETE confirmation. Deletion is intended to be permanent.
Is this a finished product?
No. taihaa is currently in beta. Features may change, and some parts may still feel rough. Please report confusing or broken behavior through Contact and feedback.
How do I report bugs or get support?
Use the Contact and feedback page. Choose the closest category, such as Reader issue, Import issue, Review/SRS issue, Account issue, Bug report, or Feature request.