About Tian Zi Ge practice paper
Tian zi ge (田字格) divides each writing square into four quarters with a light cross, guiding the placement and proportion of every stroke. It is the everyday grid for learning to write Chinese characters by hand. Set the box size to suit the character and the writer; for eight guide lines instead, the mi zi ge (米字格) sheet adds both diagonals.
田字格 (tian zi ge) divides each writing box into four quarters with a light cross, so every stroke has a clear place and proportion. It is the everyday grid for learning to write Chinese characters by hand. Set the box size to the character and the writer.
The guides teach stroke placement and balance, which is why the paper is a classroom and calligraphy staple for learners of Chinese. If you want more references still, the eight-line 米字格 (mi zi ge) adds both diagonals and has its own sheet.
Great for
- Chinese character writing practice
- Stroke order and proportion drills
- Classroom handwriting sheets
- Calligraphy warm-ups
Common questions
What is the difference between tian zi ge and mi zi ge?
田字格 (this sheet) divides each box into four quarters with a cross. 米字格 adds both diagonals for eight guide lines — more references for stroke placement — and has its own dedicated sheet.
Who is this paper for?
Anyone learning to write Chinese characters — it guides stroke order, proportion and balance within each box.
Guides for this paper
Printing at the right size
Every sheet is drawn in real units, so it prints true to size as long as you print at 100%. In the print dialog, set the scale to 100% and turn off “Fit to page” or “Shrink oversized pages” — then a 5 mm square really measures 5 mm. Download a vector SVG to edit later, a PNG at up to 600 dpi, or a ready-to-print PDF. Everything is generated in your browser, nothing is uploaded, and every sheet is free to print for personal, classroom and commercial use. See the guide to printing at true size or the FAQ for more.