Mizige (米字格)
Tianzige plus diagonals, dividing the square into eight directions. The diagonals give you an angle reference for sweeping strokes, so it is the natural next step after 田字格.
Good for
- Characters with many strokes
- Hard-pen calligraphy basics
- Fixing the angle of falling and sweeping strokes
How to use it
- Run diagonal strokes parallel to the printed diagonals.
- Check the balance radiating from the centre in all eight directions.
- Group characters that share a radical instead of repeating one character.