田字格 Chinese writing practice

Create Tian Zi Ge worksheets from the characters you are learning.

Turn your own hanzi or vocabulary list into a printable A4 worksheet with clear 田字格 cross-grid guides and the amount of support each learner needs.

The core worksheet editor is free to open, customize, and print.

Tian Zi Ge guides

Horizontal and vertical centre lines make character placement, balance, and proportion easier to compare.

Your vocabulary

Practise a single character, a set of words, or the exact hanzi from today’s lesson.

Ready for A4

Choose the cell size and repetitions, preview the page, then print it or save it as a PDF.

Use the centre lines to understand character structure.

A blank square shows the outer boundary of a Chinese character. Tian Zi Ge adds a horizontal and vertical centre line, giving learners reference points for the position of radicals, the height of strokes, and the space between components.

The lighter structure is useful when a plain square offers too little guidance but the diagonal lines of Mi Zi Ge are more detailed than the exercise requires.

Build the worksheet around the current lesson.

Inkzi starts with the characters and words you enter instead of a fixed copybook sequence. That makes the same generator useful for classroom vocabulary, tutoring homework, a child’s Chinese name, or independent study.

For new hanzi, include stroke-order diagrams, pinyin, and English meanings. Later, hide those supports and keep the same 田字格 practice layout for recall.

Adjust the page before it reaches the printer.

Choose the grid size and repetition count according to the learner’s handwriting confidence. Larger cells leave more room for early attempts, while smaller cells support a gradual move toward ordinary writing proportions.

The finished worksheet is arranged for A4 paper. Check the preview, then use the browser print dialog to print it directly or save the page as a PDF.

Common questions

Useful answers before you print.

What is Tian Zi Ge (田字格)?

Tian Zi Ge is a square Chinese writing grid divided by horizontal and vertical centre lines. The guides help learners compare the position and proportion of strokes and character components.

Can I use my own Chinese characters?

Yes. Enter the hanzi, words, or vocabulary from your lesson, choose the 田字格 cross grid, and adjust the cell size and repetitions before printing.

Can a Tian Zi Ge worksheet show stroke order and pinyin?

Yes. Stroke-order diagrams, pinyin, and English meanings can each be shown or hidden, so you can change the amount of guidance as the learner improves.