Chinese Stroke Order

What Chinese Stroke Order is

Chinese Stroke Order combines Chinese-character lookup, handwriting practice and structured learning on Android, iOS and macOS. It covers more than 20,000 commonly used characters, showing stroke-order animations, pinyin, explanations for characters and words, and native pronunciation. Handwriting practice includes checking, while textbook-based lessons support different levels. Courses cover basic literacy, common characters, HSK 1–6 and several primary-school textbook sets. Categorized favorites help organize saved material. The app is free to download and use, with premium memberships adding ad removal, text-to-speech, OCR, unlimited searches, simplified/traditional conversion and speech-to-text. Membership costs 30 CNY a month, 98 CNY a year or 198 CNY, paid once. One account can be used on multiple devices simultaneously. Memberships purchased through Google Play are valid only in the Android app; Apple users must purchase in-app. The privacy policy describes device storage, encrypted necessary server data, HTTPS and access controls, while listing advertising and language or OCR services that may collect applicable data.

Who it suits

Chinese Stroke Order suits learners who need stroke-order reference, handwriting feedback, pronunciation and graded lessons. It works across Android, iOS and macOS, with multi-device account use.

Limits

The free plan is available, while ad removal, text-to-speech, OCR, unlimited searches, simplified/traditional conversion and speech-to-text are membership features. Membership costs 30 CNY a month, 98 CNY a year or 198 CNY, paid once.

Getting started

1. Open the Chinese Stroke Order website
2. Choose an App Store or Google Play download
3. Install the app on Android, iOS or macOS
4. Create or use one account across your devices
5. Use the free plan or select monthly, yearly or lifetime membership

Verdict

Chinese Stroke Order combines a large character reference with practice tools and textbook-based courses. The free version covers core lookup and learning, while memberships add search, speech and conversion features.