Abstract
Abstract
The ability to accurately write Chinese characters is vital for those learning Chinese as a second language, and
writing Chinese components is an indispensable part of writing Chinese characters. This study investigates how
Visual Instructions (VIs) influence the effectiveness of writing Chinese components by beginners. First, a visual
survey was conducted to explore the various visual formats currently used for instructing the writing of Chinese. Then, the
effectiveness of VIs for writing practice and writing recall was examined. The results showed that arrows and color hints in
stroke-by-stroke VIs significantly increased the effectiveness of VIs for both writing practice and recall.
Publisher
John Benjamins Publishing Company
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