Chinese Characters 汉字 vs Write It! Chinese

- Writing instructions for nearly 3000 Chinese characters - Covers all and more characters than required in the official Chinese Proficiency Examinations (HSK levels 1 to 6), and required in AP Chinese exams administered by the U.S. College Board. - Free Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for Chinese text for easy translation, which is also free. - Free download of English-Chinese and Chinese-English dictionaries for quick lookup - Links to the Chinese edition of renowned news sites such as New York Times, BBC and Reuters, with free Pinyin annotation to assist you read new words.

Master Chinese characters the right way, with real handwriting recognition that teaches correct stroke order from day one. Most Chinese apps teach you to recognize characters. Write It! Chinese teaches you to produce them from memory with instant feedback on every stroke. This is the difference between reading Chinese and actually writing it. WHY STROKE ORDER MATTERS Correct stroke order isn't just tradition, it's the key to: • Writing characters that look natural and balanced • Faster writing speed as you advance • Better character recognition in digital input methods • Easier memorization through consistent muscle memory • Understanding how complex characters are built from simpler components Write It! Chinese corrects your stroke order in real-time, so you develop proper technique before bad habits form. REAL HANDWRITING RECOGNITION Not tracing. Not multiple choice. Actual writing practice with immediate feedback. Our technology analyzes your handwriting stroke-by-stroke, detecting errors instantly and guiding you to write characters the way native writers do. Every stroke matters, and we'll let you know if it's wrong. COMPREHENSIVE HSK COVERAGE Progress from beginner to advanced with characters organized by HSK level: • HSK 1-6 vocabulary fully supported • Learn characters in context with complete words • Master both simplified and traditional character forms • Build from basic strokes to complex characters systematically Perfect for students preparing for the HSK exam or anyone building serious Chinese writing skills. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Core Character Skills: • All basic strokes and stroke order principles • Radicals and character components • Proper character structure and balance • Stroke direction and sequence rules Practical Vocabulary: Move beyond isolated characters to real words and phrases used in daily Chinese. Build vocabulary that actually matters. Both Writing Systems: Switch seamlessly between simplified characters (mainland China) and traditional characters (Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau). WHO WRITE IT! CHINESE IS FOR • HSK test preparation (all levels) • University students taking Chinese courses • Travelers wanting to read signs and menus • Heritage speakers reconnecting with written Chinese • Anyone serious about learning to write, not just recognize, characters • Beginners starting from stroke basics • Advanced learners refining their technique THE DIFFERENCE IS IMMEDIATE From your very first character, you'll feel the difference between passive recognition and active production. Our handwriting recognition provides instant correction on every stroke, something paper practice can't do. You're not just memorizing shapes. You're building muscle memory that makes writing feel natural and automatic. Whether you're starting with basic strokes or mastering complex characters for HSK 6, Write It! Chinese gives you the deliberate practice that transforms recognition into real ability. BUILT FOR SERIOUS LEARNERS No gimmicks. No gamification that gets in the way. Just focused, effective practice that respects your time and helps you improve faster. The character stroke order animations show you the authentic way native writers produce characters. The recognition system holds you to that standard, because proper technique matters. Start writing your first Chinese characters in minutes. Perfect for self-learners, classroom students, and anyone who's tired of apps that teach you to read but not to write. Download Write It! Chinese and discover the difference that real handwriting practice makes. Your journey to Chinese writing mastery starts now. Privacy Policy: https://jernung.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://jernung.com/terms