Chinese Tattoo Writing - A Warning
Author: Gustavo Gomez

At one time chinese tattoos were strongly associated with
criminals and the mafia. But these days all that has changed
thanks to a new wave of celebrities and tattoo artists who have
recognised the attraction of these intriguing tattoo designs.
Every day thousands of people are looking for information about
chinese tattoos, as the Chinese culture continues to spread
around the modern world.

Part of the popularity of tattoo designs based on Chinese
writing is due to the fact that most people in the West won't
understand what it means. Chinese tattoos, more than any other
type of tattoo design, are a great way to get speaking to
people. Not only will people ask what the characters say, but
you'll also be able to tell them why you choose to display such
a message.

Most Chinese tattoos represent ideas, values or beliefs, such
as happiness, love, peace etc, which are easily understood all
round the world. However, if you decide to get tattooed with
Chinese characters, here's a serious warning; (i) make sure
your consult someone who speaks Chinese as their first language
about your chosen design, and (ii) make sure you trust them.

There are so many subtle meanings and nuances in the Chinese
language that one slight alteration to the design or mistake in
translation can leave your body displaying a message that's
vastly different from what was intended.

For example, you might think that your design says one thing
when it really means something entirely different and pehaps
extremely insulting. It's not been unknown for an artist's
mistake or a practical joke to cause years of humiliation.
Let's face it, would you like to walk around with a tattoo
that's insulting to a quarter of the world's population?

Alternatively but less dramatically, the meaning of certain
Chinese symbols can change quickly, causing your tattoo to
become irrelevant and out of date within a short space of time.
So please consult someone who speaks Chinese about your chosen
design before you get started. Find out what the characters
mean and what they symbolize.

In my opinion, the most impressive Chinese tattoo designs
include both writing and an image. Men generally opt for a
Chinese dragon, while women look great wearing a phoenix
tattoo. Both of these mythical creatures are worshipped in
China as they represent power and luck.

Alternatively, you may decide that you only want a Chinese
calligraphy design. However, it's important to bear in mind
that these written characters can look rather bland and
uninspiring unless the artist is extremely talented. So if you
want your tattoo to consist entirely of Chinese writing make
sure that you find an artist who has experience in writing
Chinese calligraphy.

But whatever you choose, make it your aim to create a design of
lasting importance to you, instead of just hopping on the latest
fashionable bandwagon.

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