Chinese Pinyin Writing Paper — printable template
Each cell pairs a four-line Pinyin stave above a Tianzige square. Type Chinese characters and tone-marked Pinyin appears automatically, vertically aligned with the character below.
Typical uses
- Year-one Pinyin and character practice in one sheet
- Read-the-Pinyin / write-the-character drills
- Pinyin handouts for Chinese-as-a-second-language classes
How to use
- 1Pick the template
Open the generator — this template is preselected
- 2Adjust settings
Set page size, margins and the template's own options
- 3Live preview
The preview refreshes instantly so you can confirm the layout
- 4Print or download
Print directly, or export PDF / PNG / SVG
Sizes and settings
| Paper | Letter (216×279) |
|---|---|
| Pages | 1 page(s) with the default Letter settings |
| Cell size | 18mm |
| Grid colour | #d23a3a |
| Pinyin line & text colour | #3b6fb0 |
| Auto Pinyin (with tone marks) | On |
| Tracing text | 右侧可以修改描红内容哦 |
| Tracing font | System Kai |
| Tracing style | Solid light |
| Tracing opacity | Medium |
These are the defaults for this template — every one of them can be changed in the editor.
Which export format?
Best for printing. Page dimensions are locked in millimetres and stay sharp at any zoom
For documents and web sharing. High-resolution 300 DPI bitmap
Lossless vector, editable in Illustrator or Inkscape
Fastest when you need it now — set scaling to 100%
FAQ
Is the Pinyin generated automatically? Does it include tone marks?
Yes. Pinyin with tone marks (mā / má / mǎ / mà) is generated automatically and vertically aligned with the character. Non-Chinese characters are skipped, and polyphonic characters use their most common reading.
Can I hide the tracing and keep only Pinyin?
Yes. Set "Tracing style" to "No tracing (Pinyin only)" and each cell keeps just the Pinyin line and an empty square — ideal for dictation and revision.
Why are the printed dimensions wrong?
If your print dialogue has "Fit to page" enabled or scaling below 100%, the whole grid is scaled down. Set scaling to 100% / "Actual size", and tick the calibration ruler in the generator, then measure the 5 cm mark with a ruler. PDF dimensions are locked in the file, so they are the safest option.
Should I choose PDF, PNG or SVG?
Use PDF for printing and millimetre accuracy, PNG for documents and web sharing, and SVG for vector editing. Templates with Chinese tracing characters are exported as high-resolution raster PDFs so the glyphs stay intact; for vector-quality tracing, use "Print → Save as PDF".
Can I change the page size, colours and line weight?
Yes. The common settings cover page size (A4 / A5 / B5 / 16K / Letter / custom), orientation, margins, binding margin, background colour, page numbers, watermark and logo. Chinese Pinyin Writing Paper also has its own options in the "Template settings" panel.
Does anything I type or upload get sent to a server?
No. Generation, preview and export all happen inside your browser. Nothing is uploaded and no account is needed.
Related guides
- How big is a Tianzige cell? A4 sizes explainedGrade 1: 2–2.5cm per cell. Grades 2–3: 1.8–2cm. Pen calligraphy: about 1.6cm. On A4 portrait with 10mm margins, 2cm cells give nine per row.
- Pinyin Tianzige: layout, tone rules and printingEach unit has four-line pinyin space above and a Tianzige square below. The tone-marked pinyin is added automatically and aligned with the character.
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