Printable 米字格 (Rice Grid)
米字格 adds a cross and two diagonals inside each square so beginners can place strokes. Defaults to 2 cm cells on A4-friendly settings.
Print at “Actual size” or 100% scale so the spacing comes out exactly as set. Everything is made in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
Ready-made 米字格 PDFs
Just need one sheet? Download a finished template in Letter or A4.
米字格 2 cm 
田字格 2 cm 
米字格 1.5 cm 
空白方框 2 cm Paper style templates
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How to print 米字格 paper
- Keep 米字格 selected Grid style is set to 米字格 with dashed guides and a name header.
- Adjust cell size if needed 2 cm is a common school size; use 1.5 cm for denser pages or larger for preschool.
- Choose A4 for practice books A4 matches most Chinese exercise books; Letter is available too.
- Print at Actual size Use 100% scale so a 2 cm setting measures 2 cm on paper.
米字格 vs 田字格
米字格 draws a “rice” shape (cross + diagonals) to show stroke slant and start points. 田字格 keeps only the cross for structure practice. Compare both in the 米字格 vs 田字格 guide, or open 田字格 and the character grid hub.
Who should start with 米字格
Beginners learning stroke placement, preschool and early primary copywork, and any lesson that still needs diagonal guides. Move to 田字格 once characters sit squarely in the box.
Frequently asked questions
What is 米字格?
A square character grid with a cross and two diagonals—shaped like the character 米—used to guide stroke placement.
米字格 or 田字格?
Start with 米字格 for new characters; switch to 田字格 for everyday copywork.
What cell size should I use?
About 2 cm for primary school; 1.5 cm for denser pages; 2.5–3 cm for preschool or brush practice.
Can I print on A4?
Yes. Choose A4 in the tool—the usual size for Chinese practice books.
Need name tracing too?
Pair this grid with the name tracing generator for model characters, then copy into 米字格.