
Hanzi Stroke: Chinese Writing
HSK Characters & Stroke Order
About
Learn to write simplified Chinese characters with interactive stroke order practice. Connect characters with pinyin and meaning, and reinforce learning through spaced review and custom word lists. Ideal for beginners and HSK students.
What's New in Hanzi Stroke
3.6
November 9, 2026
What's New in 3.6 • Added Hanzi through Poetry (Pro): 10 levels and 100 classical Chinese poems to learn character pronunciations, meanings and writing in context. The original poems, pinyin, translations and Mandarin readings are free to view and listen to. • Read the whole poem, then practice one line. The preview shows a translation for each line and highlights the line you are practicing. Redesigned poetry progress cards on the home screen and lesson completion screens show the lines practiced and what comes next. • A clearer daily plan: one poetry line, 5 new characters in Graded Hanzi, or 5 course vocabulary items in HSK each day, with reviews scheduled separately. Removed the study-time goal setting; daily plans are now based on learning content. • Added printable workbooks for Graded Hanzi and Hanzi through Poetry (Pro). Preview, export PDFs and print from the home screen or within a lesson, with stroke-order examples and writing grids. • Improved line-by-line poetry practice and resuming after a pause. Fixed an issue where reopening a completed line returned to its last character. • Revised poetry translations in multiple languages, added notes on historical meanings, wordplay and cultural context, and improved course layouts for larger text sizes and iPad. Your existing learning progress, favourites and review records will be kept.
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Hanzi Stroke Pro Welcome Annual
Unlimited Pro access, billed annually. Discount.
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FAQ
What is Hanzi Stroke?
Hanzi Stroke is an educational app designed to help users learn and practice writing simplified Chinese characters. It focuses on correct stroke order, character recognition, and vocabulary acquisition for HSK levels.
Does Hanzi Stroke have ads?
No, Hanzi Stroke is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted learning experience for its users.
What HSK levels does Hanzi Stroke cover?
The app supports HSK 2.0 levels 1–6 and HSK 3.0 levels 1–6, as well as the advanced 7–9 group, offering comprehensive coverage for learners.
Can I create my own word lists in Hanzi Stroke?
Yes, you can create personal word lists from pasted text, CSV or TXT files, or scans of printed simplified Chinese, with on-device text recognition.
What are the subscription options for Hanzi Stroke Pro?
Hanzi Stroke offers Pro subscriptions including Monthly ($7.99/P1M), Annual ($49.99/P1Y) with a 7-day free trial, and a Lifetime Pro option as a one-time purchase.
How does the spaced review system work in Hanzi Stroke?
The spaced review system adapts to your recall, using pinyin, meaning, and audio to prompt character recall before revealing the answer. It tracks attempts made independently versus with hints.
Is Hanzi Stroke available on Android?
Based on the provided data, Hanzi Stroke is available on iPhone and iPad, suggesting it is an iOS-exclusive application.
How often is Hanzi Stroke updated?
The app was last updated on November 9, 2026, indicating a recent update. The latest version available is 3.6.



