GridHanzi

What GridHanzi is

GridHanzi is a free web-based tool for turning English or Chinese word lists into printable character-writing worksheets. Add vocabulary, then review or change its Hanzi, Pinyin, and meanings before preparing a page. Worksheets can focus on learning, practice, or testing, with activities for tracing characters, handwriting, and recall. Choose Tian Zi Ge or Mi Zi Ge grids to shape the writing practice.

The site also provides editable topic and HSK templates, plus separate HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0 vocabulary lists searchable by Hanzi, Pinyin, or English. For individual characters, its stroke-order tool accepts typed or drawn input, displays the stroke sequence, supports on-screen practice, and can send a character to a worksheet. Word lists can be entered by pasting spreadsheet rows, with fields available for review and editing.

Finished worksheets can be printed or downloaded as PDFs in A4, US Letter, or 3:4 Tablet-profile formats, including a format intended for handwriting apps such as GoodNotes. GridHanzi says worksheet creation and printing do not require an account. The maker displays a 600-item word-list limit. Its teacher page describes using lesson vocabulary to make classroom practice sheets and short recall tests.

Who it suits

GridHanzi suits people who want to turn custom Chinese vocabulary into handwriting, tracing, or recall exercises. It is also useful for people working from HSK lists or spreadsheet-based word lists who want printable PDFs.

Limits

The worksheet maker displays a 600-item limit for the word list. The listed Free plan costs 0.00 USD and includes worksheet creation and PDF downloads.

Getting started

1. Visit https://gridhanzi.org/.
2. Enter vocabulary or paste spreadsheet rows into the word-list box.
3. Review and edit Hanzi, Pinyin, and meanings.
4. Choose a worksheet mode and grid style, or use a template.
5. Preview, then download a PDF or print the worksheet.

Verdict

Choose GridHanzi if you want a no-account way to make printable Chinese-character exercises from custom vocabulary or HSK lists. Its worksheet maker is limited to 600 items per word list, and the listed platform is web.