Chinese Letter Tattoos - Why They Are Popular!

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Chinese letter tattoos are the rave today. The unique appeal of Chinese letters has made it one of the most sought after tattoos for the people who love to adorn their body with this art.

Most of the people who get a Chinese letter tattoo don't really know what it means. Be sure to understand what the tattoo on your body says before getting it. There is a huge variety of Chinese symbols and letters that have different meanings. If you explore them you will find the one that will carry the right message across.

The unique appeal of Chinese hieroglyphs is such that it is considered more than just writing, the symbols have meanings and traditions behind them. The beauty of hieroglyphs is that a lot is conveyed in a single symbol. The beauty of the Chinese letters is such that when tattooed, the letter rises above just a simple letter and transforms into a delicate and intricate design that is a feast for eyes. The hieroglyphs used to have magical properties in the ancient Chinese traditions, but of course the tattoo doesn't have magical powers, but it still goes to say who you are.

Some people believe that the meaning of a tattoo has a profound affect on the personality of the person who bears it. That is why careful consideration is important before choosing a tattoo to be inked on you. When selecting a tattoo, you should keep in mind that it is going to stay with you forever, as you pass through different stages of life. A teenager might face the dilemma in his later years that the tattoo he got in his teen age no longer corresponds with his personality. Therefore it is recommended to stick to the Chinese letter tattoos that have a broad meaning and cover a bigger ideology, like love, peace, power etc.

One of the most famous Chinese symbols is the one that was tattooed on Yue Fei, a general in the Song Dynasty. The tattoo was inked onto his body by the general's mother.

Here are the names and meanings of some of the most commonly done Chinese letter tattoos, these tattoos are done in two styles, the Kaiti Style and the Lishu style:

Ren: that means benevolent, merciful or kind hearted.
Zhong: that means loyal
Yong: which means brave
Qin: that means diligent
Yi: stands for justice and loyalty to brotherhood
Long: symbolizes the Chinese dragon
Ren: it means to endure
Ai: is Chinese for love
Hu: means the tiger

Whatever symbol or letter you choose, make sure that it is something you want on your body for the rest of your life. Careful research and selection will pay off in the long run. If you can find someone who has a deep understanding of the Chinese language and culture, you can be sure to find the right Chinese letter tattoo for you that you can get inked on your body and showed off to reflect your thought and ideology.


About the Author:
Rob Hillman is a Chinese Letter Tattoo enthusiast . For more information on



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