Chinese Writing Practice Resources
Build stronger Chinese writing skills with resources for learning basic strokes, following correct stroke order, practicing character formation and getting feedback on your writing. You can also download our free Stroke Order Rules guide and a variety of free printable writing practice sheets.
Stroke Order Resources
★ Learn how Chinese characters are formed and create customized worksheets for handwriting practice. Arch Chinese provides stroke-order animations, handwriting recognition, basic stroke instruction, and detailed character structure information. Its printable worksheet generators let learners practice tracing and writing characters with customizable grids, stroke sequences, Pinyin, and radicals. Both Simplified and Traditional Chinese are supported. Basic reference features are free, while many worksheet generators and advanced writing tools require a paid membership.
Free / Paid Web-Based
★ Watch Chinese characters being written stroke by stroke, with customizable animation settings. Chinese Converter's Stroke Order Tool provides free animated stroke-order demonstrations to help learners understand and practice writing Chinese characters correctly. Enter individual characters or longer text, then watch the animations one character at a time or all at once. Adjust the animation speed, stroke colors, and background color, with the option to display Pinyin.
Free Web-Based
★ Practice writing Chinese characters with interactive stroke-order feedback and free printable worksheets. HanziStroke offers animated stroke-order guides for over 11,000 Chinese characters, interactive handwriting practice, sentence-writing exercises, and dictation drills. Learners can create custom printable PDF worksheets with different writing grids or download ready-made HSK practice sheets. Character breakdowns, basic stroke instructions, and vocabulary lists provide additional writing support. Core features are free, with optional paid Pro features for expanded practice. Available on their website and iOS.
Free / Paid - Web-Based & App
★ Provides stroke-order animations and practice quizzes for more than 9,000 simplified and traditional Chinese characters. Hanzi Writer is a free, open-source JavaScript library for displaying Chinese character stroke order and creating interactive writing quizzes. View demonstrations, practice characters, and find instructions for embedding the tool into websites or apps on their website.
Free Web-Based
★ See exactly how Chinese characters are written with animated stroke-order demonstrations. StrokeOrder.info is a free Chinese character dictionary that helps learners understand the correct stroke sequence for writing Hanzi. Look up individual characters to view stroke-order animations, stroke counts, radicals, Pinyin, and English definitions. Each entry also includes related characters and vocabulary containing the character, making it useful for both handwriting practice and character study.
Free Web-Based
★ A helpful collection of explanations, tutorials, and tools for learning correct Chinese character stroke order. Hacking Chinese's guide brings together resources for understanding and practicing Chinese handwriting. Learn why stroke order matters, review basic stroke rules through articles and videos, and find recommended tools for looking up individual characters. The guide also links to printable worksheet generators, handwriting practice apps, and official stroke-order references for Simplified and Traditional Chinese. The article is free to read, although some recommended tools require payment.
Free Web-Based
★ Practice traditional Chinese character stroke order with interactive exercises and printable handwriting worksheets. Taiwan's Ministry of Education Stroke Order Learning Website is a free resource featuring animated stroke-order demonstrations for 6,063 Chinese characters, adjustable playback speeds, and interactive handwriting exercises that provide feedback on incorrect strokes. Search by character, Pinyin, Bopomofo, stroke count, or radical, and create custom printable PDF worksheets with different writing grid sizes. Additional resources include Bopomofo stroke-order practice, downloadable stroke-order diagrams, pronunciation audio, and basic writing rules. The website offers an English interface and focuses on Taiwan's traditional character standards.
Free Web-Based
★ See animated stroke order, trace characters, and practice writing them yourself. YellowBridge Chinese-English Dictionary includes stroke-order animations and interactive writing practice for Simplified and Traditional Chinese characters. Simply look up a word or character on their website, then click the Strokes tab to see the stroke animation. Trace mode lets you follow the character outline, while Write mode lets you practice without an outline and provides feedback when a stroke is incorrect. The basic tools are free to use, with a paid subscription available for premium features and ad-free access.
FreeWriting Tools & Calligraphy
★ Compare Chinese characters across historical calligraphy styles and source works. 书法字典 is a free online calligraphy dictionary featuring character forms from oracle bone, seal, clerical, regular, running, cursive, and other scripts, with many entries identifying the original calligrapher or work.
Free Web-Based
★ Practice Chinese stroke order with a fast-paced handwriting game that helps reinforce correct character formation. Chinese Writer by trainchinese challenges learners to write falling Chinese characters in the correct stroke order before they reach the bottom of the screen. Practice over 5,000 Simplified and Traditional characters, review stroke-order diagrams, listen to pronunciation audio, and create custom practice lists. Characters are organized into HSK-based packs, and the app tracks mistakes to help you focus on difficult characters. Hundreds of characters are included for free, with additional character packs available through in-app purchases. Learn more on their website. Available on Android and iOS.
Free / Paid App
★ Learn characters in context with etymology, handwriting practice, and level-matched media. Dong Chinese teaches Mandarin through real example sentences while combining character origins, handwriting practice, vocabulary tracking, videos, songs, and a dictionary with stroke order and frequency data. It offers a free plan with limited lessons after the initial seven days, along with paid subscriptions for unlimited access. Available on the web and Android.
Limited Free / Paid Android App
★ Turn Chinese text into customized handwriting worksheets and practice writing characters with animated stroke-order guidance. Hanzi Kit: Chinese Writing helps learners practice Simplified and Traditional Chinese characters through interactive handwriting exercises, stroke-order animations, and printable PDF worksheet generators. Paste text or import PDF, DOCX, and TXT files to automatically extract unique characters for practice. Customize worksheets with different writing grids, character sizes, Pinyin, or Zhuyin. The app also includes HSK, YCT, and TOCFL vocabulary lists, along with radical practice. Free to download, with additional features available through paid upgrades. Available on Android and iOS.
Free / Paid App
★ Handwriting recognition provides real-time feedback as you practice writing Chinese characters. Skritter is a paid character-writing and vocabulary study tool with a 7-day free trial. Practice character writing, meanings, readings, and tones with smart flashcards, stroke-level feedback, and study lists based on textbooks and other topics, or create your own lists. Available on the web, Android and iOS.
Paid AppWriting Community
★ Get sentence-by-sentence feedback from native speakers on your Chinese writing. LangCorrect is a language-learning community where learners can post journal entries or respond to writing prompts and receive corrections and explanations from native speakers. Users can compare corrections, track past feedback, and help other learners by correcting writing in their own native language. Core features are free, with optional Premium features such as priority corrections and additional study options.
Free / Paid
★ Get feedback and practical guidance for improving everyday handwritten Chinese characters. r/Chinese_handwriting is a free Reddit community focused on Chinese handwriting with pens and pencils rather than traditional calligraphy. Learners can share their writing for feedback, see examples from other members, and find tutorials and advice on character structure, strokes, proportions, and more natural-looking handwriting. Available through Reddit on the web, Android and iOS.
Free Web-Based / App
★ Practice writing Chinese and receive corrections and feedback from native speakers and other community members. r/WriteStreakCN is a free Reddit community where learners post Chinese writing, build a regular writing habit, and receive volunteer corrections on grammar, word choice, and natural phrasing. Members can write short or longer posts and interact with other Chinese learners and speakers. Available through Reddit on the web, Android and iOS.
Free Web-Based / App
