Learn Chinese Characters with Stroke Order

A free Chinese character stroke order learning platform, helping you master Chinese character writing through interactive stroke-by-stroke guidance.

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HSK Character Learning

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Learn HSK characters and writing methods at all levels

Search Chinese Character Writing

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Search for characters you don't know how to read or write

Chinese Writing Practice Sheet Generator

写

Generate practice formats like Tianzige grids

How It Works

Start learning Chinese characters in 3 simple steps

1

Choose a Level

Browse HSK levels 1-6 and pick the one that matches your proficiency.

2

Watch & Learn

Follow interactive stroke order animations with pinyin and pronunciation.

3

Practice & Master

Generate printable worksheets and practice writing until you master each character.

Learning Resources at a Glance

3,000+
Chinese Characters
6
HSK Levels
6
Interface Languages
5+
Practice Tools

Platform Features

Stroke Order Animations

Watch step-by-step stroke animations for every character, with numbered strokes and real-time drawing guidance.

HSK Graded Learning

Characters organized by HSK levels 1-6, aligned with the official Chinese Proficiency Test syllabus.

Pinyin Pronunciation

Click to hear native audio pronunciation for every character, including polyphonic characters with multiple readings.

Smart Character Search

Search by character, pinyin, or radical to instantly find stroke order, meaning, compounds, and example sentences.

Worksheet Generator

Create printable handwriting worksheets with Tianzige, Mizige, and other grid templates. Customize fonts and grid sizes.

6 Languages Supported

Full interface in English, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, Spanish, and Russian. Learn Hanzi in your native language.

HSK Level Learning

HSK Level 1

一

Learn HSK Level 1 characters and writing.

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HSK Level 2

二

Learn HSK Level 2 characters and writing.

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HSK Level 3

三

Learn HSK Level 3 characters and writing.

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HSK Level 4

四

Learn HSK Level 4 characters and writing.

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HSK Level 5

五

Learn HSK Level 5 characters and writing.

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HSK Level 6

六

Learn HSK Level 6 characters and writing.

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FAQs

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions.

Mastering about 1,500 characters (HSK 4-5 level) covers 80% of daily scenarios. Knowing 3,000 characters (HSK 6) allows you to read most newspapers and books.

Break characters down into radicals and components. For example: 口 (mouth) + 鸟 (bird) = 鸣 (míng, bird call). 氵 (water) + 青 (qīng) = 清 (qīng, clear).

Prioritize the most common pronunciation first (e.g., 行 xíng as in 'walk' is more common than 行 háng as in 'profession'). Use color-coded flashcards to reinforce memory of polyphonic characters.

Correct stroke order improves writing speed (e.g., for '快' write the heart radical first, then '夬'). Wrong stroke order can make characters harder to recognize and write legibly.

Use visual comparison: 未 has a short top stroke (like a seedling sprouting), while 末 has a long top stroke (like the tip of a branch). Mnemonic associations help too.

Simplified characters are used in mainland China and Singapore. Traditional characters are used in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and for reading classical texts. We recommend starting with simplified characters first.

Handwriting strengthens memory through muscle memory, which is more effective than typing. Focus on high-frequency characters (HSK 1-3) and reduce practice on rare characters.

The basic strokes include: horizontal (横), vertical (竖), left-falling (撇), right-falling (捺), turning (折), and dot (点). You can view and practice stroke animations on our HSK character pages.

Start Learning Chinese Characters Today

Master stroke order, practice with worksheets, and track your progress!