Chinese Letter Tattoos

Chinese Letter Tattoos

One of the most difficult things to choose is the right Chinese letter tattoo design. It doesn't matter what type of design you finally choose because the one constant is the fact that all of the characters are beautiful and eye catching. In fact there are many thousands to choose from.

Chinese tattoo designs are sometimes complex and also some can be quite simple in their design. Although the simple Chinese letters are quite popular, this is because you can say volumes with just a single character. Chinese tattoos differ from the norm because they can evoke a sense of mystery in the wearer.

One of the most important things to consider is to understand the correct meaning of the character, be sure to consult several different sources for the right meaning. Sometime what you see on the Internet is sometimes incorrect (fancy that!).

Another point to consider is that you will sometimes see a line underneath the Chinese letter. Sometimes these lines are only used as a guide to show the correct orientation of the character itself. They do not necessarily have a meaning to the character other than that.

Another thing to take into consideration is the fact that the Chinese language does not have a normal alphabet, certainly not like the English language does. In other words, although the character may appear to be similar to your actual name, it might not be related to it at all!

It is always a good idea to get a second or third opinion about your Chinese character. Find a Chinese person that you could talk to about the design. Also it is worth noting that there are many different fonts to choose from, some of which can be clearer to see than others.

Make sure that you find a good Chinese letter tattooist who is used to working with the characters. It is important for the tattooist to know the correct meaning and the structure of each character. Remember that one simple stoke in the wrong place can completely change the message of Chinese letter tattoos.