Chinese Calligraphy for beginners (English explanation)

Explore how to learn Chinese, use the Chinese calendar, and understand basic Chinese calligraphy concepts, including the standard style and beginner-friendly scripts, plus practice with an ancient style demonstrated.

Discover the three essential tools for Chinese calligraphy: brushes (soft, hard, or mixed, about 3-4 cm), an ink stone for grinding ink, and beginner-friendly practice paper.

Discover three tips for Chinese calligraphy: test brushes in shops with water on paper, learn a common grip, and wash, dry, and store brushes properly.

Learn the basics of the horizontal stroke in Chinese calligraphy, including left-to-right execution, brush pressure and arc technique, along with brush preparation and ink handling.

practice writing the Chinese characters one, two, and three with a calligraphy brush, focusing on stroke counts and creating powerful, lasting strokes.

learn to write the chinese character 十 shí ten in xiǎozhuàn style with brush technique, focusing on proper brush hold, center alignment, and guided pattern practice.

Becky guides beginners through writing the Chinese character gong (工), explaining its meaning related to work, its origin, and the stroke order, with slow, natural practice in calligraphy style.

Becky guides beginners in Chinese calligraphy to write the character 王 (king) with a brush, focusing on the top, middle, and bottom parts and the character's proportions.

Explore the Chinese character 日 (rì, sun) in this beginner lesson, tracing its history from ancient forms to modern Chinese simplified script and learning brush stroke order and proportional writing.

Learn beginner Chinese calligraphy by writing the simplified character for eight using a traditional brush technique and posture, with step-by-step guidance on how to move the brush.

Learn how to write the Chinese character 小 xiǎo meaning small, using brush-on-paper techniques and a left-to-right stroke order, with emphasis on the starting stroke and fluid movement.

Learn beginner Chinese calligraphy by writing the character 示 (shì) to show, using brush strokes from top to bottom and left to right, with focus on stroke order and structure.

Explore the Chinese character fire 火 huǒ, its meaning, and how to write it in the correct top-to-bottom stroke order in a beginner calligraphy lesson.

Identify the grass radical 艹 and its role in signaling grass-related meaning in Chinese characters, then learn to write its curved strokes with connected joints and a strong brush feel.

learn to write the character 木 (mù) for wood in a beginner-friendly Chinese calligraphy lesson, focusing on top-to-bottom, left-to-right stroke order, brush control, and proportion.

Learn Chinese calligraphy from master Wu Rangzhi, study a book of over 140 characters, and practice with ink, brush, pencil, eraser, and red marker to learn from ancestors.

learn to write the Chinese character 上 with brush control and basic strokes, using guided practice to compare styles and study masters for a solid beginner's calligraphy foundation.

learn to write the chinese character 下 xià down with a brush, using soft starting strokes, press at the beginning, and move the brush around with varied styles.

Learn to write the Chinese character shuǐ for water in calligraphy, focusing on its structure, balance, and the spaces on both sides, with reading before writing.

Explore the Chinese character 在 zài at in a beginners calligraphy lesson, and learn to write the character through guided stroke order.

Learn to write the Chinese character 山 shān, meaning mountain, in calligraphy. The lesson shows flexible stroke order, top-to-bottom and left-to-right flow, and a three-part structure focusing on balance.

Learn tips for writing 生 shēng born or new in Chinese calligraphy, with emphasis on stroke order from top to bottom and beginner friendly practice.

Explore how to write the Chinese character 自 (zì) by following top-to-bottom structure, dissecting its parts, and practicing correct stroke order in calligraphy.

Master the Chinese character 石 (shí) for beginners by practicing stroke connections and controlled pressure to produce powerful, clear strokes on paper.

Learn practical tips for writing the character 成, including brush texture and stroke guidance, with an easy-to-follow approach for beginners.

Learn to write the chinese character 高 gāo, focusing on the connection between the strokes. Practice the directions and transitions to achieve a tall, high form.

Learn to write the Chinese character 见 jiàn, meaning to see or meet, with guided brush strokes and pressure control. Compare your work to the original model to refine technique.

Explore xiǎozhuàn calligraphy in a beginner-friendly course and enjoy a xiǎozhuàn calligraphy show that introduces Chinese calligraphy.

Practice focuses on clean, strong, balanced Chinese calligraphy characters, with attention to brush control, structure, and synergy; encouraging continued practice and learning in beginners calligraphy.

Experience a seal carving demonstration by Master Mo Gaoquan, featuring techniques relevant to beginners in traditional Chinese art.