Chinese Writing Tattoos - Get Your Perfect Chinese Tattoo

Chinese language is one of the oldest writing systems in the world dating from over 3000 years ago.
Estimates are that the Chinese language consists of roughly 60,000 characters, of which around 3500 are in regular use today. For academics and literature you would need to know at least 6000 characters.
There are many Chinese writing styles and scripts, some obsolete and some still in use today. Most Chinese writing has its origins in Chinese calligraphy, which in itself is an artform. Those who practice Chinese calligraphy spend many years honing their skills with a brush and ink.

Strength

Cursive script, or Grass script as it is otherwise known, is popular for Chinese writing tattoos. As its name suggests, Cursive script curves and flows, and characters are often joined together. Strokes are often shortened or elimated altogether to aid in the flow of the writing. Most Chinese readers would need specailist training to read it properly.
As a tattoo this style looks very effective, as anything written in this way always looks beautiful and artistic.

Inner Strength

Semi cursive script, also known as running script, is far more legible than cursive script and bears a strong resemblance to regular Chinese writing characters. Any Chinese reader with a strong knowledge of Chinese writing will be able to read semi cursive script without much trouble.
Another popular choice for Chinese writing tattoos, the semi cursive script looks extremely pleasing when translated properly and custom designed for a tattoo.

Guardian Angel

Seal script is the oldest of all the scripts, and is still in use today. As its name suggests, seal script is used to create carved signature seals and stamps. Seal script cannot be read by anyone except calligraphers and those who create seal script. In Chinese culture seals are used in legal and important documents so the script is still in common use.
Seal script characters have been used for striking Chinese writing tattoos in the form of a stamp, a form of tattoo that has seen a rise in popularity in recent times.

Chinese Seal

Forever In My Heart

Clerical script was derived from the ancient seal script, and is used for decoration but as a rule not generally used as a writing script.
Clerical script is distinctive in that most characters are wider than they are high. Also noticable is the fact that the horizontal and vertical strokes are flared at one end, in Chinese this kind of stroke has been named; "silkworm head and wild goose tail" due to its distinctive shape.
Clerical script as a Chinese writing tattoo is pleasing and effective when done well.

Eternity

Chinese writing tattoos are a popular chioce as a tattoo, but all too often translations are misguided or at worst completely wrong.

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