Learning to write Chinese characters doesnβt have to be tedious and boring. It is doable and can be fun! We are going to learn to write Chinese characters with the good old pen and paper π (you can use a tablet if that is how you roll ;D)
Requirement
If you can draw a line from point A to point B, then you are good to go!
How does this challenge work?
If you are a complete beginner, then you can follow my beginner-friendly video lessons below and learn to write 12 Chinese characters and related learning points. Our characters are: δΈδΊδΈεεη人倧倩δΈͺε€ͺη«
If you are not a beginner, then go ahead and pick 12 Chinese characters and commit to learning them for this challenge ^_^
Disclaimer
It is important for me to be transparent to my viewers. This challenge is completely free. You will have full access to all the videos required for this challenge. However, I am making an offer at the end of the challenge if you would like to continue learning with me at a special rate π Even if you decide to not continue, I will continue providing free and fun learning resources on my blog, via my newsletters and social media sites π
Let's Connect!
Use the hashtag #HanziChallenge on Instagram to connect with other learners and/or for your work to be featured on my Instagram account Hello Characters π
Suggested Schedule
β Day 1
Share the challenge image on Instagram and declare your commitment.

Get your writing tools ready π
β Day 2
Watch lesson 1 – Watch the lesson video on this page: https://chinesemandarincafe.com/challenge
Watch lesson 2 – Watch the lesson video on this page: https://chinesemandarincafe.com/challenge
Complete Set 1 Practice – Write each character 3 times. Worksheets can be found here: https://chinesemandarincafe.com/challengeworksheets
β Day 3
Watch lesson 3 – Watch the lesson video on this page: https://chinesemandarincafe.com/challenge
Complete Set 2 Practice – Write each character 3 times. Worksheets can be found here: https://chinesemandarincafe.com/challengeworksheets
β Day 4
Watch Lesson 4 – Watch the lesson video on this page: https://chinesemandarincafe.com/challenge
β Day 5
Watch Lesson 5
Watch the lesson video on this page: https://chinesemandarincafe.com/challenge
β Day 6
Complete Set 3 Practice – Write each character 3 times. Worksheets can be found here: https://chinesemandarincafe.com/challengeworksheets
β Day 7
Watch Lesson 6 – Watch the lesson video on this page: https://chinesemandarincafe.com/challenge
β Day 8
Complete Set 4 Practice – Write each character 3 times. Worksheets can be found here: https://chinesemandarincafe.com/challengeworksheets
β Day 9
Watch Lesson 7 – Watch the lesson video on this page: https://chinesemandarincafe.com/challenge
Watch Lesson 8 – Watch the lesson video on this page: https://chinesemandarincafe.com/challenge
β Day 10
Feel proud for completing this challenge! ^__^ Celebrate your wins!
Post an image to Instagram and write about your experiences. If you need any help, feel free to answer the following questions:
- How did you do?
- Was the challenge easy or difficult?
- What do you think of Chinese characters now?
Resources
Worksheets can be found here.