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Stroke order

Stroke order tool

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How Chinese stroke order works

How Chinese stroke order works

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  1. 01Top to bottom: write 三 from the top stroke down.
  2. 02Left to right: write 川 from the left.
  3. 03Horizontal before vertical: in 十, write the horizontal first.
  4. 04Outside before inside: in 月, write the outer frame first.
  5. 05Close the frame last: in 口, the bottom stroke comes last.

Chinese Stroke Order — Animated Stroke Order Tool

Type any Chinese character to see its animated stroke order, pinyin, meaning and practice quiz. Free online stroke order tool.

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