About HanziStroke
HanziStroke is a web resource for learning how to write Chinese characters. It combines a stroke order dictionary of more than 11,000 characters, searchable by character, pinyin, radical or components, with free stroke animations and vocabulary lists for HSK 2.0 and 3.0.
Practice tools include interactive writing practice, SRS flashcard review, dictation, a sentence practice mode, a hanzi sticker matching game and a worksheet generator for printable practice sheets. A worksheet library offers HSK, Top 100 and themed PDFs, and utilities include an HSK level checker, a pinyin converter, a Chinese name generator and a zodiac calculator. Guides cover the eight basic strokes, pinyin tones, handwriting routines and the changes in HSK 3.0.
The site explains why correct stroke order matters for muscle memory, balanced handwriting and exam rules, and offers HSK course books for lesson-by-lesson study. Stroke animations and several tools are described as free, and the homepage text does not list paid plans.
Key features
- Animated stroke order for 11,000+ characters
- Dictionary by character, pinyin, radical or component
- HSK 2.0 and 3.0 vocabulary lists
- Interactive writing practice
- SRS flashcard and dictation review
- Printable worksheet generator and library
Good fit for
- Teachers creating Chinese writing worksheets
- HSK students practicing stroke order daily
HanziStroke: questions and answers
- What is HanziStroke used for?
- HanziStroke offers animated Chinese stroke order guides, a character dictionary, printable worksheets and writing and flashcard practice for HSK learners. It is a good fit for teachers creating Chinese writing worksheets and HSK students practicing stroke order daily.
- Is HanziStroke free?
- Yes. HanziStroke has a free plan.
- Is HanziStroke open source?
- No. HanziStroke is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. In the Education & LMS category, open-source options include Anki, AnkiDroid and freeCodeCamp.
- What are some alternatives to HanziStroke?
- Other SaaS products in the Education & LMS category include Hanzi Roast, HSKLord and Arabivo.
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