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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.
verb
Pronounced:
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.
    "She got a small tattoo of a swallow on her wrist."
  2. verb To mark someone's skin permanently with such a design.
    "He had his son's name tattooed above his heart."
  3. noun A military drumming or bugle signal, or a public display of military music and marching.
    "Crowds gathered to watch the Edinburgh Military Tattoo."
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tattoo in a sentence

  • She got a small tattoo of a swallow on her wrist.
  • His arm was covered in colourful tattoos.
  • He had his son's name tattooed above his heart.
  • Crowds gathered to watch the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

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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: "She got a small tattoo of a swallow on her wrist." 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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