Trace the character following the numbered strokes. We grade your attempt automatically.
Tip: draw inside the box. If you get stuck, use “Skip”.
Writing a Chinese character in the wrong stroke order looks wrong to native readers and makes characters harder to memorise. This game shows the correct order with a numbered animation and lets you trace it yourself, grading each attempt automatically. Ten short rounds keep practice bite-sized and repeatable — ideal for daily study.
Wondering why the order is what it is? Read our Chinese Stroke Order Rules guide, then try the Radicals & Meaning quiz to see how characters are built from smaller parts.
Why does stroke order matter? A standard order keeps characters legible, speeds up writing, and helps with dictionaries and input methods.
What if a character won't load? Stroke data is fetched on demand; if your connection is slow, tap “Skip” and the next character appears.
Is this free? Yes — every game on Hanzi Play is free and needs no account.