How to Get the Right Chinese Symbol Tattoo
1. Is there a Chinese symbol for a word or phrase that I want?
Yes, there is. Anything can be translated and written in Chinese symbols. These symbols have been around for more than 4000 years, and it is a fully developed writing system. You are assured that you will find what you are looking for in its 70,000 symbols.
2. How can you differentiate kanji and Chinese symbol from each other?
Kanji refers to Chinese symbols that are being used in the Japanese language. They are adaptations from the Chinese language. Its meaning in Chinese and Japanese may be the same but may have different pronunciation.
3. Do I need custom designs for a Chinese tattoo?
Yes. Free translations from the Internet are usually small and blurred images. These cannot be used for inking. Your tattoo artist needs a clear design for inking. Using these images will result in a bad tattoo. Custom designs come with stencil outlines so that the tattoo artist can produce a high quality Chinese symbol tattoo on your body.
4. Can one English word be translated into one symbol or two symbols?
It actually depends on the word that you want to translate. There are English words that can be translated into one or two symbols. For instance, the word beauty can be translated into one or two symbols with the same meaning. Other words, like hope, cannot be translated into a single word in Chinese, so it has to be written in two symbols.
People who choose Chinese symbols for their tattoo designs feel that these symbols truly represent who they are. Having this tattoo will give you a rewarding experience that will last for a long time.
Before visiting your local tattoo shop and scheduling an appointment for a tattoo, choose a design that will match your personality. Be sure that you will still like that design several years from now, and that you will not grow tired of it. Being sure of your designs will ensure that you will not regret getting the tattoo once it is done. If you are not sure which design would fit you, you can ask your tattoo artist for his suggestions and recommendations.
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