Hanzi Guide

Learn to write Mandarin and Cantonese characters with proper stroke order.


Stroke Order Animation

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Watch how to write each character stroke by stroke



9000+ characters

Access over 9000 of the most common simplified and traditional Mandarin and Cantonese characters.

Proper stroke order

Learn the correct way to write each character with accurate stroke-by-stroke animations. Essential for readable handwriting and character recognition.

Free & accessible

No sign-up required. Works on any device with a web browser. Practice anywhere, anytime on desktop, tablet, or phone.


About

Hanzi Guide is a free educational tool built on the Hanzi Writer library by chanind.

Character stroke data comes from the Make Me a Hanzi project.