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Free Printable Tian Ge Paper Template - Chinese Character Practice Tool

What is 'Tian Ge' Calligraphy Paper?

Tian Ge Paper (田字格) is a classic practice sheet for Chinese characters, featuring a grid in the shape of the character '田' (field). It divides each square into four quadrants with a horizontal and a vertical bisector, providing clear references for the starting, movement, and structural layout of strokes. For beginners, the 'Tian Ge' grid is an excellent tool for learning the placement of strokes and the proportion of radicals, helping to cultivate neat and beautiful handwriting from an early age.

Who is it for?

  • Kindergarten and early elementary students learning the strokes and structure of Chinese characters.
  • Beginners in calligraphy who want to build a solid foundation in character writing.
  • Language teachers who need standardized writing practice sheets for their students.
  • Parents who want to help their children correct their writing posture and habits.

How to Use the 'Tian Ge' Paper Template?

  1. Observe the Model Character: Carefully look at how the model character is positioned within the 'Tian Ge' grid, noting the starting and ending points of each stroke.
  2. Practice Placement: Use the grid's guide lines to practice writing strokes in their correct positions, ensuring proper spacing.
  3. Focus on Structure: Use the grid to analyze the character's structure (left-right, top-bottom, etc.) and master the proportional balance of its components.
  4. Repeat and Refine: Practice consistently in the grid every day to gradually improve the beauty and standardization of your handwriting.

Application Scenarios

  • New Character Homework: As the standard paper for copying and dictation of new characters in Chinese language classes.
  • Calligraphy Introduction: Used in the initial stages of handwriting instruction to practice basic strokes.
  • Home Tutoring Material: For parents to print out for daily guided writing practice with their children.
  • Correcting Writing Habits: Helps students with poor handwriting habits to re-standardize their character forms by referencing the guide lines.

FAQ

The Tian Grid divides the square into four quadrants, helping learners balance the structure of Chinese characters. It's the standard format for primary education.
Yes, enable the 'Header' option in the control panel to add fields for Name, Date, and Class, making it perfect for homework assignments.
Absolutely. The template is optimized for A4, Letter, and other standard sizes. Just export as PDF and print at 100% scale.
Yes, you can customize the grid lines to be green, red, or grey. Green is often used for eye protection, while red is traditional.

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Settings
Quick Settings
Tian Grid Settings
Header Info Bar
Annotation Area

Recommended Setup

Recommended Setup

For general use, we recommend using default settings on A4 paper. This provides the best balance between usability and print quality.

Adjust the parameters in the control panel to match your specific needs. All settings can be customized in real-time.

Printing Tips

Printing Tips

Paper Selection: For best results, use standard 80-100 gsm copy paper.

Print Quality: Set your printer to 300 DPI or 'High Quality' mode for crisp output.

Test Print: Always print a single test page first to verify settings before printing multiple copies.

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