Tattoos, apart from being style statements, are also a means of expression. There are numerous ways to say what one feels and tattoos are a wonderful way of doing it. We can do it through images or lettering or words. When it comes to the latter, people would presume that the choice of language and words would be mostly in the mother tongue, which is true but not always. Globalization has blurred the boundaries between borders and there is a growing acknowledgement and appreciation of international languages.
One language that has generated huge amount of interest across the globe is the Chinese. The Asian dragon has received overwhelming applause for its economic growth and that has brought more people close to its language and culture. This same interest and craze has found a reflection in the form of Chinese writing tattoos. These tattoos are worn by people from all nationalities and they get their favorite quotes and words carved on their body parts. At times, images and other motifs like the dragon and cherry blossom flowers are also added. Here we have created a post with 20 Chinese writing tattoos that have more information and ideas stored in them. Take a look.
If you liked our selection, perhaps these other posts will interest you too, Chinese Tattoo Symbols, Greek Tattoos, Ambigram Tattoos and Literary Tattoos.
Forearm Tattoo
Mingled with flowers, the design having Chinese lettering looks charming on both the forearms.
Games Tattoo
This games aficionado girl has got the popular game, assassins creed, carved on her back in Chinese.
Cool Waist Tattoo
This single and simple looking Chinese character stands for strength and also serves an aesthetic purpose.
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Love For Friend
This friendly man has got the name of his friend and his son on his back as a mark of love.
Sensuous Look
The linear Chinese lettering tattoo, forming a trail on the back of the girl, looks sexy.
Triple Boon
This vertical strip stands for faith, hope and love that are interlinked and necessary qualities one must possess for a good life.
Leo Chinese Lettering
The lion motif, created on the upper back with a Chinese lettering, has a nice, elegant look.
Self Name Tattoo
This boy has got his name carved on the forearm in Chinese that is looking sleek and neat.
Beautiful Tattoo
The twin purple color lily flowers with a bud and Chinese lettering say that happiness lies in being content with what we have got.
Chinese Letters Tattoo
This man expresses his love for the Chinese language through the forearm tattoo which has simple letters carved on it.
Lovely Tattoos
The sisters have got symbols in Chinese and Japanese that stand for younger sister and elder sister.
Full Back Tattoo
This tattoo is inspired from a story named “Spare and the Shield” and also has quotes from it.
Neck Tattoo
This small and pretty symbol, etched on the back of the neck, stands for music in Chinese.
Motivational Tattoo Piece
The two butterflies and the Chinese lettering representing hope create an inspirational look together.
Upper Back Tattoo
Trying a different color like red gives the Chinese writing tattoo a catchy and aesthetic hue.
Imperfection Is Beauty
This is what the tattoo says and holds very deep meaning for the wearer who feels that it is the reality of all.
Calf Tattoo
Chinese writing, carved on the leg, in a vertical manner, has a catchy and intriguing look.
Arm Tattoo
Running handwriting in proper Chinese that has a pictorial elegance and looks very authentic.
Back Tattoo
Carved along with red cherry blossom flowers, the tattoo has Maria written in Chinese.


















