Hanzi Stroke Order

Watch any Chinese character drawn stroke by stroke, the correct way.

Quick answer

What is the correct stroke order for a Chinese character?

Chinese characters are written in a fixed stroke order — generally top to bottom, left to right, with horizontal strokes before vertical. Following it makes characters look right and easier to remember. Shadola's free tool animates the stroke order for any character, with replay and loop, then connects to speaking practice.

Type Chinese characters — watch each one drawn stroke by stroke.

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