Chinese tattoo lettering has become increasingly popular worldwide, with internet searches for “Chinese Tattoos” reaching into the thousands every day. Their popularity can be linked to their alluring nature, along with pop culture. While many people recognize them, few truly understand their meaning. All of this simply adds to the mysterious nature of Chinese tattoo lettering.

Each gender holds varying views on Chinese tattoo lettering. Women tend to appreciate their meaning more, whether it is peace, love or hope. On the other hand, men are fixated on them due to their association with Martial Arts in western culture.

There is quite a lot of history behind Chinese tattoo lettering, or symbols, starting with the symbols themselves. Their origins date back over 4,000 years and represent words or ideas not an alphabet, like many of the languages most people are accustomed to. In 1710, by imperial decree, the Kangxi Dictionary was created and held over 47,000 symbols. Now the number has risen to over 70,000, simply proving the development of language. Despite those monumental numbers, the average person only needs to know about 5,000 symbols in order to convey and read practically anything that is written.

When deciding on Chinese tattoo lettering as your choice for a tattoo, there are a few things to keep in mind. The first being to make sure you find someone who speaks the language to translate it. The ideal way to go is to find a Chinese tattoo artist and have him/her do it for you. Some symbols have more than one meaning much like our own language.

For example, you may want the symbol for “free” and when the translation is done by an unreliable source you may get the symbol or “free of charge” when you were looking for the symbol for “freedom”; comparatively, in the English language there are several meanings for the word “to,” too” or two” depending on how you spell it. That is why obtaining an accurate translation of Chinese tattoo lettering is extremely important.

A person can even get their name translated thanks to the numerous symbols, but be warned that if it is not native to Chinese it may be more than one symbol. Something else to keep in mind when having your name translated is that your last comes first when written. So plan accordingly.

When searching for your Chinese tattoo lettering you may come across the word Kanji. This is the Japanese writing system largely based off of Chinese symbols. Some symbols may hold the same meaning and are just pronounced differently, while others may hold completely different meanings.

The second rule you should keep in mind when inquiring about Chinese tattoo lettering is to get a high quality design. For this part, spending some money for a good professional design would be best. This investment will give back for the rest of your life, namely every time you look at your tattoo. You do not want to end up regretting your tattoo once it is done because of the slightest mistake or misunderstanding. A quality design guarantees a quality tattoo.

If you’re considering obtaining a tribal tattoo on your lower back, before ever heading into the door of a tattoo parlor you need to have a strong idea of what type of different tattoo lettering that you want. There are plethoras of different tribal tattoos available, so taking the time to decide on which one would suit you best will serve you justice.

Remember that a tattoo is a permanent thing, so before you jump the gun and obtain one. You need to think out what the perfect tattoo for you will be. Many people regret not taking an adamant amount of time on deciding on a particular tattoo until it was too late.

Different Tattoo lettering is forever, regardless if you try to go through evasive procedures to get rid of them, they will still remain apparent on your skin.

Many people opt to get a tribal designed tattoo for a plethora of different reasons. What some of these people do not realize is that tribal tattoos actually have a meaning behind them. The tribal symbol can mean many different things based off of its design.

For many people, they think of a tribal symbol on their lower back as a tattoo that describes their emotions, without having to simply spill them out their selves. There are many different places that you can look in order to find a tribal tattoo that is going to suit you.

For many people, they take a route that is going to produce as many tribal designs that they could possibly imagine. They seek out all of their different tattoo lettering from the internet. There are a variety of different sites that cater solely to tattoo selection, so this is actually a very smart route to take.

You may also want to inquire about some different tattoo lettering designs from friends and family. Make it a point to visit a tattoo parlor so you can get a feel for what their particular parlor specializes in. You want to ensure that the parlor is open to do the kind of work that you will be requesting of them.

A great thing about obtaining a lower back tribal tattoo is not only for the appearance, but for the meaning that it brings to you. You should never choose a tattoo that does not have an adamant amount of feeling back behind it. Choosing a tattoo just at the spur of the moment is not going to give you a tattoo that you will be happy with for the rest of your life.

Fire Symbol

The Chinese symbol for fire has always been very popular around the emergency group of fire fighting individuals. However, fire can mean many things and should not be mistaken for the symbol for fighting. This fire symbol has also been used for horoscope meanings and to indicate a type of personality. This simple symbol can be used in conjunction with other symbols to create a phrase.

Love Symbol

The love symbol is intricate and very interesting in its design, the layers within the symbol suggest a soft flowing message, with sharp angles and rounded ink blobs this is another fascinating symbol. Combined with horoscope symbols and emotion, this symbol can portray many different messages. This is also one symbol you must pay attention to, the strokes are very similar to an unkind word and is easily mistaken

Dragon Symbol

Believe it or not, the Dragon Symbol is the most sought after symbol when it comes to requests in a tattoo parlor. The interesting interpretations of the dragon from a Chinese point of view are more of an intelligent, full of good will and kind, because the Chinese are descendants of the dragon! American, British and Australian people find this symbol to suggest strength and power. Quite a contradiction to the Chinese!

Luck Symbol

 The Luck symbol is actually two words combined. The movement within the letters suggests vibrancy only “luck” could bring. Many people love to portray something about their lives with the use of this group. It is used in an array of patterns and often seen as small accents on the fore-arms, upper arms and chest area.

For centuries men and women a like have been getting Tattoos, the only problem is sometimes the lettering choices are not always clear and the message you are trying to portray gets lost in the jagged edges of the letters. Some people opt for tailed letters, such as Edwardian Script or Old English letters. This different tattoo lettering can often become smeared with age and hard to read.

The new trend today is to choose a different tattoo lettering style that brings out the person you are inside to the outside. It’s difficult to choose letters that are crisp and less detailed as I will admit; the creative tailed letters do add interest. It’s very important to be focused on the design and lettering at the same time. For example one artist is a recycling junkie and she loves to inscribe the words “Keep it Clean” over her images of forest trees and Mother Nature. However, a recent experiment showed flat nondescript letters fit better with the message she was showing rather than the script letters on her lower back.

There is a pattern to placement when it comes to keeping different tattoo lettering visible. It’s suggested to avoid areas that may later swell with fatty tissue, such as the stomach, hips, buttocks and upper thighs. Lettering often a name, slogan, title or saying can take up as much as the entire body or just a little section depending on the size you have injected. There are three popular sizes compatible with the print sizes on a computer program. Size one is about 1” tall and offers a more private message for your body and not to share with the world. Size 3 is about 6” and is most popular for script writing, but can also be hard to read. Size 10 is generally the largest print and used for Initials, Team names and Edwardian style scripting. It’s entirely up to you, but the larger the writing is, the better you want people to be able to tell the difference in the letters.

Some nontraditional tattoo lettering has been popping up on the Tattoo scene. This type of different tattoo lettering is called Mistral. The writing is not exactly clear; it’s scribbled across the skin, much like a piece of a paper. It’s harder to read, but shows the real person on the inside. Individuals who are struggling with the proper use of content on their bodies should also consider not allowing their tattoos to be visible below a short sleeve shirt, unless they are working in an industry where they are able to display body art. People who are more interested in the Old English script style writing will also concur, their places of business do not allow them to show their tattoos.

In general, tattoos often proclaim your likes and dislikes as well as your feats and strengths. Body art, once condemned by society is becoming more and more acceptable. If you find yourself drawn to the unsightly snakes and gore, remember you may be subjected to ridicule.