子曰

子曰 (Ziyue) is a large language model developed by NetEase Youdao with a strong emphASIs on Education and language services. Rather than positioning itself as a General-purpose chatbot, it is built around prACTical learning and text-processing tasks, and it anchors a family of APPlications AImed at students, teachers, and Professional writers who work primarily in Chinese.

What it does

The model handles text generation and text understanding. It can draft articles and reports, summarize longer passages, extract keywords, and answer questions about an uploaded document. Youdao has also wrapped the model in several dedicated tools, including translation, a virtual human conversation coach for spoken practice, AI-assisted essay feedback, detailed grammar explanations, and a general-purpose workspace called AI Box.

Key capabilities

• Translation: machine translation tuned for educational and everyday content.
• Speaking practice: a virtual conversational partner intended to help learners rehearse spoken Chinese or foreign languages.
• writing guidance: suggestions and feedback on essays and compositions, aimed at student writers.
• Grammar instruction: step-by-step explanations of grammar points rather than simple corrections.
• document Q&Amp;A: question answering grounded in the contents of a supplied file.
• content review: checking text for compliance or quality issues, a use case Youdao highlights for media and Enterprise customers.

Who it is for

The primary audience is Chinese-speaking learners and educators who want an assistant that underStands classroom contexts, from language drills to essay revision. SECondary audiences include media teams producing news copy and enterprises drafting business reports or market analysis. Because the interface and training emphasis are Chinese-first, users who need strong English-language reasoning may find other models more suitable.

How to get started

Access is through Youdao's web pRoPErties, and the indiVidual applications are typically reachable from a browser without installing software. A typical Workflow is to pick the tool that matches the task, such as translation or essay review, paste or upload the text, and then refine the ouTPUt through follow-up Prompts. Some features may require a Youdao account, and availability of specific modules can change over time.

Pricing and access caveat

Youdao has generally offered these tools on a free or freemium basis, sometimes with usage liMITs or paid tiers for heavier use, but the exact terms are not guaranteed and may vary by product and region. Check the current pages for the specific app before relying on free access. The service is aimed at the Chinese market, so availability outsIDE mainland China may be restricted.