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Free Online Mandarin Chinese Practice

Start your journey into Chinese writing (Hanzi) with our free online practice tool. Learn essential characters, understand basic strokes, and master the art of Chinese calligraphy.

✍ī¸ How to Practice Hanzi

  • Choose a category (Numbers, Nature, People) from the tabs above
  • Select a character to load the tracing guide
  • Follow the stroke order carefully (Top to Bottom, Left to Right)
  • Click the speaker icon 🔊 to hear the pronunciation
  • Practice writing consistently to build muscle memory
  • Try to write without the guide once you feel confident

💡 Chinese Writing Tips

  • Stroke Order Rules: Generally, horizontal before vertical, sweeping left before sweeping right, and center before sides.
  • Square Structure: Imagine each character fits perfectly inside a square box. Keep the components balanced within this space.
  • Radicals: Many characters share common components called "radicals" (like æ°ĩ for water). Learning these helps you recognize new characters faster.
  • Patience: Chinese characters are complex. Take your time with each stroke.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mandarin the same as Cantonese?

While they share the same written characters (mostly), they are spoken very differently. This tool focuses on Mandarin pronunciation (Pinyin) and Standard Written Chinese.

Simplified vs. Traditional?

Our templates currently use Simplified Chinese characters, which are the standard in Mainland China and Singapore, and are generally considered easier for beginners to start with.

What is Pinyin?

Pinyin is the official romanization system for Standard Chinese. It uses Latin letters to represent sounds, helping learners with pronunciation before they master the characters.