Chinese tattoo guides

Check the wording before you choose the lettering. These guides explain what to review with a native reader and your tattoo artist.

How to avoid Chinese tattoo mistakes ↗

Check meaning, script, reading order and the final stencil before committing to a Chinese tattoo.

Choose a consistent Chinese script, then check the exact characters and lettering with a native reader.

Shared characters do not make Chinese and Japanese interchangeable; verify language, forms and the full expression.

Name transliteration approximates sound; choosing a natural Chinese name requires a separate language review.