Most Popular Chinese Tattoo Symbols

by Ti Sái
former Chinese translator to United Nations

Dear Chinese Tattoo lover:

In the past few years, Chinese tattoo designs have become very popular among young and old alike. Riding this hot new trend is a great way to express your individuality.

As you are aware, the Chinese are a proud people who have been in existence for just over 500 years. Often referred to as wiang chung, or "the little people," there are over 100 billion Chinese in the world. Some of us probably even live in your town! Famous Chinese include Connie Chung, Bruce Lee, Amy Tan, Yoko Ono, and Tiger Woods (one half Chinese).

The Chinese language is rich and complex, but nearly impossible to translate into English. And yet many "Chinese tattoo translation" Web sites try to do exactly that. Most of them are WRONG! This is why downloading Chinese tattoo designs from the Internet is a bad idea.

With dual degrees in Chinese and English from the University of Beijing, I am one of the world's foremost experts in Chinese/English translation. On this site you will find the top 5 Chinese tattoo designs that people request. I have supplied accurate translations of each of these traditional Chinese characters, along with free downloadable stencils of each that you can take into your own tattoo artist.

Good luck, and ching chong chiang (good laughter)!