Chinese Calligraphy Tattoo, Script Tattoos
Chinese Symbol Tattoo
Chinese Symbol Tattoo
Chinese tattoos and especially the Chinese characters tattoo have been very popular in the Western world the last decade or so, and they still are today. Chinese characters are beautiful little pieces of art. They are exotic and mysterious, what makes them very suitable for a tattoo design. No wonder you see so many Chinese symbol tattoos around these days.
There's more to Chinese tattoos than just the symbol tattoos, although tattoos have quite a negative connotation in traditional Chinese culture. In fact, there was a belief that the body is a sacred gift from one’s parents and should not be altered in any permanent way – which of course includes tattooing.
Chinese Symbol Tattoos
Chinese characters tattoo meaning 'God'
Chinese symbol tattoos are popular among westerners, and it’s easy to see why. The art and symbols of the traditional Chinese culture are very suitable tattoo symbols, whose graceful lines lend themselves perfectly to the art of tattooing.
A word of warning though: research the Chinese character you are interested in thoroughly, you don't want to be the subject of a story like this one:
There was this article in the newspaper a couple of years ago about a teenager who paid $180 to have his arm tattooed with Chinese characters. He wanted the Mandarin characters for "Love, honor and obey" etched on his skin, but he got quiet a shock when he learned his Chinese tattoo really meant: "At the end of the day, this is an ugly boy". He found out the truth when he noticed the effect his tattoo had on a woman serving at a Chinese restaurant, who reluctantly translated the tattoo for him. Going back to the tattoo shop, he found out it had closed. He is now planning to spend over $1200 on laser tattoo removal.
If you are thinking about getting a Chinese writing tattoo, make sure you get your translation from a reliable source. Make sure your tattoo design really means what you think it does (by using our professional translating service)!
Also, make sure that the tattoo artist you select is able to reproduce the Chinese characters correctly. Find a tattoo artist who has had experience with Chinese characters tattoos and can render the characters the right way.
Most Popular Chinese symbols tattoos
Here are the most popular Chinese symbols used as a tattoo and their meaning:
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If you can't find the word you are looking for, don't worry, we can do a Chinese translation for you. It's also possible to transliterate names into Chinese symbols.
Kanji is the Japanese word for "Han characters" and are Chinese characters that are used in the Japanese writing system. Kanji are simplified traditional Chinese characters, but most of them have different simplifications than simplified Chinese. There are about 50,000 kanji characters.
Kanji are popular tattoo designs, not in China or Japan though, only in the West.
Chinese Flower Tattoo
Coming in a vast array of colors and shades, Chinese flowers are a provoking appeal to almost every tattoo enthusiast. It is just unacceptable to see a Chinese bloom in full flower and not get it drawn on your body!
Today it is of common knowledge that for China’s inhabits Chinese flower tattoos have turned into an inherent part of their style of life. Beside of there are thousands of people from other countries who desire to get these marvelous tattoos featured on their parts of the body.
Chinese flowers have special symbolism. Thus, getting a bright Chinese flower tattoo on your arm, neck or shoulder may denote a specific essence as well. To express such meanings, the Chinese have selected for Chinese flower tattoos, and abandon their most common symbol that is the dragon.
One of the popular Chinese flowers used in tattooing is the plum. This marvelous flower attracts by its exotic beauty and vibrancy. Orchids as Chinese flower tattoo denotes an honorary gesture. Then follow chrysanthemum that is commonly drawn as well for its uncommon symbolism of a long and lasting life for a human.
A Chinese narcissus bloom signifies purity and is very loved by young girls. Orchids as Chinese flower tattoo denotes an honorary gesture. However the top flower among girls is peach flower tattoo.





