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Posts tagged Air Writing from the Hanzi Write Practice team.

Traditional ink landscape with calligraphy 漢字學堂 (a school for Chinese characters) beside a calm river, illustrating whether tracing hand strokes in the air mid-conversation is impolite
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Is Air-Writing Characters Mid-Conversation Rude?

Is tracing characters in the air mid-conversation impolite? It is a recognized, accepted habit among Chinese writers. Here is the cultural and practical take.

Lawrence Arya··5 min
Ink-wash landscape with calligraphy 行稳致远 (steady steps reach far), illustrating whether muscle tracking and ghost writing characters while riding a bus is helpful
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Is Air-Writing Characters on the Bus Worth It?

Tracing characters in the air or on your palm during a commute feels productive. Here is what mental and ghost writing actually do, and their limits.

Lawrence Arya··5 min