Stroke order basics

Characters are written in a fixed stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, horizontal before vertical.

The basic rules: top before bottom, left before right, horizontal before vertical, outside before inside, and close a box last.

Correct order makes characters easier to remember and to read in handwriting.

In the drills, trace each character stroke by stroke. The engine checks the order and direction.

Updated October 21, 2026