Character Writing - Stroke Order Animator

Learn to write Chinese characters correctly with animated stroke-by-stroke demonstrations. Master proper stroke order and improve your handwriting!

Interactive

Enter a Character

 

Stroke Order Animation

Strokes: -- Current: --

Animation Controls


1500ms per stroke
Animate Mode

Watch the character being written stroke by stroke. Use Play, Pause, and step controls to learn at your own pace.

Practice Mode

Trace over the character outline to practice your strokes. The system will guide you through each stroke.

Quiz Mode

Test your knowledge! Write the character from memory without any hints. Get instant feedback on your accuracy.

Pro Tip: Start with simple characters (1-5 strokes) and gradually work up to more complex ones. Master the basic strokes first: 横 (héng - horizontal), 竖 (shù - vertical), 撇 (piě - left-falling), 捺 (nà - right-falling), 点 (diǎn - dot).

Quick Select Characters

Numbers
Pronouns
Common Verbs
Time Words
Nature
People & Body

Writing Tips

  • Top to bottom: Write strokes from top to bottom
  • Left to right: Write strokes from left to right
  • Horizontal before vertical: When strokes cross, write horizontal first
  • Outside before inside: Write enclosing strokes first, then fill in
  • Close last: Seal enclosures at the end