Learn how to write Chinese characters(Basic strokes)

Strokes are classified into eight basic forms, each strokes appearing in the character "eternally" and listed below according to their contemporary names:







1. "Dian" - A simple dot.



2. "Heng" - Horizontal stroke, left to right.



3. "Shu" - Vertical stroke, top to bottom.



4. "Gou" - Hook appended to other strokes.



5. "Ti" - Diagonal stroke, rising from left to right.



6. "Pie" - Diagonal stroke, falling from right to left.



7. "Duan Pie" - Short diagonal stroke, falling from right to left.



8. "Na" - Horizontal stroke, falling from left to right.



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