Character Writing Practice

Master Chinese character writing through interactive practice. Draw characters on the canvas, get instant feedback, and track your progress across HSK levels!

Learn by Doing

Select Practice Set

HSK 1 - Numbers HSK 1 - Basic HSK 2 - Common Words Radicals - Building Blocks Nature & Animals

Current Character

选择一个字
xuǎnzé yí gè zì
Select a character
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Practice Canvas

How to Practice: Draw the character shown above. Try to keep it roughly centered using the orange guide lines as a reference. Don't worry about perfection - the goal is practice! Draw at any size that feels comfortable.

Practice Settings

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  1. Select a practice set from the categories above (HSK 1, HSK 2, Radicals, etc.)
  2. Choose a character from the character list in the sidebar, or use the Next/Previous buttons to navigate
  3. Study the reference character display to see the correct form
  4. Draw the character on the canvas using your mouse or touch screen
    • Center your character where the orange guide lines cross
    • You can draw any size - small practice strokes or large characters filling the canvas
    • The key is keeping it centered on the guides
    • Use the grid lines to help maintain stroke proportions
  5. Check your work by clicking the "Check" button - it will verify your stroke count and provide feedback
  6. Clear and retry until you can write the character smoothly and centered
  7. Navigate characters using Next/Previous buttons or keyboard shortcuts (← → arrow keys)
  8. Practice regularly to build muscle memory and recognition
Keyboard Shortcuts:
  • → or N - Next character
  • ← or P - Previous character
  • Enter or Space - Check drawing
  • C - Clear canvas
Pro Tip: Start with the "Radicals - Building Blocks" set to learn the most common components. These radicals appear in thousands of characters! Also try the Stroke Order Animator to learn proper stroke sequences.

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Characters to Practice

Select a category above to see characters

Related Tools

Stroke Order Animator Chinese Translation HSK Flashcards Learning Center

Practice Tips

  • Center on the guides: The main rule is to keep your character centered where the orange lines cross
  • Any size works: Draw small for detailed practice or large to fill the canvas - both are fine!
  • Daily practice: 10-15 minutes per day is better than 2 hours once a week
  • Start simple: Begin with 1-5 stroke characters before complex ones
  • Muscle memory: Write each character 10-20 times to build automaticity
  • Use proper stroke order: Check the Stroke Order Animator for guidance
  • Mix it up: Practice different character sets to stay engaged