Purpose
The study and classification of CJK strokes aid in:
- understanding Chinese character calligraphy - the correct method of writing, shape formation and stroke order;
- understanding stroke changes according to the style that is in use;
- defining stroke naming and counting conventions;
- identifying fundamental components of Han radicals; and
- their use in computing.
Read more about this topic: Stroke (CJK Character)
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