画地自限

画地自限畫地自限 huà xiàn ㄏㄨㄚˋ ㄉㄧˋ ㄗˋ ㄒㄧㄢˋ waak6 dei6 zi6 haan6

  • lit. to draw a line on the ground to keep within (idiom)
  • fig. to impose restrictions on oneself

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 画 (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