Chinese Symbols for Tattoo Designs

Popular Chinese symbols for tattoos with meanings

Single Chinese Symbols

Tiger

Pinyin: hǔ

Third zodiac animal, brave and confident

Dragon

Pinyin: lóng

Fifth zodiac animal, mythical creature of power and wisdom

Phoenix

Pinyin: fèng

Mythical bird, symbol of rebirth and grace

Birds Tattoo Designs

Love

Pinyin: ài

Deep affection, romantic love between people

Heart

Pinyin: xīn

Heart, mind, soul, center of emotions

Fate/Destiny

Pinyin: yuán

Predestined relationship, fate that brings people together

Love & Romance Tattoo Designs

Family/Home

Pinyin: jiā

Family, home, household

Strength/Power

Pinyin: lì

Physical strength, power, force

Strength & Power Tattoo Designs

Courage

Pinyin: yǒng

Brave, courageous, valor

Strength & Power Tattoo Designs

Fortune/Blessing

Pinyin: fú

Good fortune, happiness, blessing

Luck & Fortune Tattoo Designs
寿

Longevity

Pinyin: shòu

Long life, longevity

Luck & Fortune Tattoo Designs

Endurance

Pinyin: rěn

Patience, endurance, perseverance

Tattoo Designs Wisdom & Knowledge

Warrior/Martial

Pinyin: wǔ

Martial arts, warrior spirit

Tattoo Designs Strength & Power

Way/Path

Pinyin: dào

The way, path, principle

Tattoo Designs Wisdom & Knowledge

Zen

Pinyin: chán

Zen Buddhism, meditation

Tattoo Designs Wisdom & Knowledge

Justice/Righteousness

Pinyin: yì

Justice, righteousness, loyalty

Tattoo Designs Wisdom & Knowledge

Faith/Trust

Pinyin: xìn

Faith, trust, belief

Tattoo Designs Wisdom & Knowledge

Dream

Pinyin: mèng

Dream, aspiration, vision

Tattoo Designs Wisdom & Knowledge

Mountain

Pinyin: shān

Mountain, hill, stability

Nature Elements Tattoo Designs

Water

Pinyin: shuǐ

Water, fluid, adaptable

Nature Elements Tattoo Designs

Fire

Pinyin: huǒ

Fire, passion, energy

Nature Elements Tattoo Designs

Wind

Pinyin: fēng

Wind, air, freedom

Nature Elements Tattoo Designs

Sun/Day

Pinyin: rì

Sun, daylight, yang energy

Nature Elements Tattoo Designs

Moon/Month

Pinyin: yuè

Moon, night, yin energy

Nature Elements Tattoo Designs

Star

Pinyin: xīng

Star in the sky

Nature Elements Tattoo Designs

Wisdom

Pinyin: zhì

Wisdom, intelligence, knowledge

Wisdom & Knowledge Tattoo Designs

Enlightenment

Pinyin: wù

Understanding, realization, enlightenment

Wisdom & Knowledge Tattoo Designs

Lotus

Pinyin: lián

Sacred flower, purity from mud

Fruits & Flowers Tattoo Designs

Plum Blossom

Pinyin: méi

Winter flower, resilience

Fruits & Flowers Tattoo Designs

Bamboo

Pinyin: zhú

Flexible strength, integrity

Cherry

Pinyin: yīng

Cherry fruit or blossom

Fruits & Flowers Tattoo Designs

Sword

Pinyin: jiàn

Weapon, honor, justice

永远

Forever

Pinyin: yǒng yuǎn

Eternal, forever, always

Love & Romance Tattoo Designs
自由

Freedom

Pinyin: zì yóu

Freedom, liberty, independence

Tattoo Designs

Chinese Symbol Phrases

Four-Character Idioms

独一无二

One of a kind

Pinyin: dú yī wú èr

Unique, one and only

Tattoo Designs Chinese Idioms
永不放弃

Never give up

Pinyin: yǒng bù fàng qì

Never surrender, persist forever

破釜沉舟

Burn the boats

Pinyin: pò fǔ chén zhōu

Determined to succeed, no retreat

龙飞凤舞

Dragons fly phoenixes dance

Pinyin: lóng fēi fèng wǔ

Vigorous and lively

Tattoo Designs Chinese Idioms