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tattoo in Chinese

tattoo in Chinese is 文身, 纹身, 刺 — tattoo means a permanent design made on the skin by injecting ink with a needle.

tattoo in Chinese

文身
noun
Pronounced: wén shēn
An image made on a body part, usually the skin with ink and a needle.
纹身
noun
Pronounced: wén shēn
An image made on a body part, usually the skin with ink and a needle.
刺
verb
Pronounced: cī
To apply a tattoo to (someone or something).

What does "tattoo" mean?

  1. noun A permanent design made on the skin by injecting ink with a needle.
    "He designed a tattoo of a mountain range for his shoulder."
  2. verb To mark someone's skin permanently with such a design.
    "She plans to tattoo a tiny star on her ankle."
  3. noun A military drumming or bugle signal, or a public display of military music and marching.
    "The band played a stirring tattoo as the soldiers marched past."
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tattoo in a sentence

  • He designed a tattoo of a mountain range for his shoulder.
  • She got a small tattoo of a swallow on her wrist.
  • She plans to tattoo a tiny star on her ankle.
  • The artist carefully tattooed a rose onto his forearm.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tattoo" in Chinese?
"tattoo" in Chinese is 文身, 纹身, 刺. tattoo means: A permanent design made on the skin by injecting ink with a needle.
How do you pronounce 文身?
"tattoo" in Chinese is 文身, pronounced "wén shēn".
How do you use "tattoo" in a sentence?
Example: "He designed a tattoo of a mountain range for his shoulder." In Chinese, "tattoo" is 文身, 纹身, 刺.
Are there other ways to say "tattoo" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "tattoo": 文身, 纹身, 刺.
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