Chinese Tattoo Fails:
Real Translation Mistakes
Don't let this happen to you. Chinese character tattoos are permanent, but their meanings are often misunderstood.
When Translation Goes Wrong
"Freedom" Becomes "Free of Charge"
Google Translate picked the commercial definition. You labeled yourself as a free product.
Strength 力量
He wanted a powerful warrior symbol. He got a lunch order. The cautionary tale of copying Chinese characters without understanding them.
Font Fail: Love in Arial
The character is correct, but the font is the equivalent of getting "Love" tattooed in Comic Sans. Why font choice matters as much as meaning.
How It Should Be Done
With proper guidance, your tattoo becomes meaningful art.
The "Virtue" Triad
The Goal: Michael wanted a tattoo representing his personal growth journey - finding wisdom, being brave, and keeping promises.
Our Solution: We recommended the Confucian virtues:
- ✓ 智 (Zhi) - Wisdom & Intellect
- ✓ 勇 (Yong) - Bravery & Courage
- ✓ 信 (Xin) - Trustworthiness & Integrity
We provided these in a powerful Semi-Cursive Script (Xingshu) to give it flow and energy, distinct from computer fonts. The PDF included stroke order so the artist could capture the authentic "brush movement".
"The tattoo artist said this was the first time someone gave him professional reference materials. The result was beautiful." - Michael, USA
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Laser removal costs $200-500 per session. Our verification costs $19.90.