按图索骥

按图索骥按圖索驥 àn suǒ ㄢˋ ㄊㄨˊ ㄙㄨㄛˇ ㄐㄧˋ on3 tou4 saak3 kei3

  • lit. looking for a fine horse using only a picture (idiom)
  • fig. to do things along rigid, conventional lines
  • to try and find sth with the help of a clue

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 按 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown