How do you type strokes in Chinese?

Even though there are only six buttons, each one actually represents more than one type of stroke.

1. 一 (horizontal) Strokes with the writing direction that goes from left to right, including the rising stroke ㇀.
2. 丨 (vertical)
3. 丿 (left-falling)
4. 丶 (dot, or right falling)
5. ㇖ (hook, or turn)
6. * (wildcard)

Can you write Chinese with a pen?

The most important advantage is gel pen (bold type) can write Chinese strokes nearly the effect of a brush. Here’s a calligraphy work I wrote by gel pen : Chinese strokes are composed of lines and dots. So in the beginning of practice Chinese strokes, you only need to write lines with varying thickness and direction.

Do you need a special pen to write Chinese characters?

Much of the beauty in calligraphy when writing Chinese characters is in the tapering and broadening of strokes, and this can’t be achieved with a ballpoint pen or most ink gel pens. But none of this is achievable unless you learn some of the basics of Chinese calligraphy first. Stroke order is of paramount importance.

How do you draw Chinese strokes?

The Principles of Writing Chinese Characters A horizontal stroke should be written before a vertical one. A left falling stroke should be written before a right falling. An upper stroke should be written before a lower one. A left component should be written before given before a right one.

What is the best pen to write Chinese characters?

Fountain pens are generally preferred for writing in Chinese, or a hard lead pencil such as HB or 1H. Ballpoint pens provide very smooth stroke, something I prefer when writing running script in English but not in Chinese. The harder edge provided by Fountain pens and hard pencils look and feel better.

How do you write Hua Mandarin?

Hua is a common transliteration for some Chinese surnames, of which the most common ones are 華/华(pinyin: Huà) and 花(pinyin: Huā).