Chinese Writing for Tattoos
Type a word and see the characters, their meaning and how they are written.
How to choose Chinese characters for a tattoo
Start with the word in English, pick the Chinese word that matches your meaning, check how each character reads and what it means by itself, and preview the lettering in several styles. The tool above does these steps in one place.
FAQ
How do I write love in Chinese for a tattoo?
The usual character is 爱 (ài), written 愛 in traditional Chinese.
Which font looks like Chinese calligraphy?
The brush fonts in the preview imitate ink brush writing; print fonts look cleaner and more modern.
Why does a word show several Chinese options?
English words have several Chinese equivalents. Pick the one whose meaning fits what you want to say.
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