Love in Chinese Tattoo Behind Ear: 11 Ready-To-Ink Designs

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We primarily use simplified Chinese characters. Unless specified otherwise, all texts and designs featured in our articles adhere to simplified Chinese characters.

Ever considered getting a “love” in Chinese tattoo behind the ear?

You’ve come to the right place!

As your Chinese buddy, I’ll guide you through the most accurate Chinese characters for “love.” 

And not just that, I’ve got several tattoo designs ready for you to pick from right away.

Let’s get started!

What’s the Chinese Character for Love?

In Chinese, the character “爱” (Ài) almost perfectly embodies the concept of “love.”

Here are a few examples:

  • I love you: 我你 (Wǒ ài nǐ)
  • She loves painting: 她画画 (Tā ài huà huà)
  • He loves to read: 他读书 (Tā ài dúshū)

Simple and clear, right?

So, how would we write this in Chinese?

  • Simplified Chinese: 爱
  • Traditional Chinese: 愛

Both versions are pronounced the same way in Mandarin—similar to the “i” in English.

For the correct translation of “eternal love,” check out this article: Eternal Love Chinese Symbol Tattoo

Chinese Character Tattoo Designs for Love

Let’s check out tattoo designs for both simplified and traditional characters.

Regular Script

Regular script is the most common style in Chinese calligraphy.

It’s elegant and neat, perfect for expressing deep feelings.

But remember, this script is unsuitable for large tattoos as it might appear too rigid. Keep the size of each character between 1 and 1.5 inches for a comfy look.

Clerical Script

Clerical script is another popular calligraphy style. 

Its classic and rounded strokes give a soft and gentle vibe.

Seal Script

Seal script is an ancient style.

Few people today can recognize it, mostly archaeologists, seal engravers, or calligraphy pros.

It’s neither simplified nor traditional Chinese but used explicitly for seals and artistic purposes.

If you like mysterious and elegant designs, a “love” tattoo in seal script would be awesome.

Modern Artistic Fonts

There’s no strict definition for modern artistic fonts.

Basically, any font that breaks traditional calligraphy rules is considered a modern artistic font.

Bold and fresh, it mixes tradition and modernity, full of creativity and personality.

Final Thoughts

Picking the perfect Chinese character tattoo isn’t a walk in the park, but it’s super meaningful.

Hope these designs inspire you to find the perfect tattoo style.

Just remember to think about your taste and style before you ink.

Wishing you smooth tattooing and lots of love!

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Hou Ruocen

Hou Ruocen is the passionate force behind Hanzi Focus. With expertise in teaching Chinese and a profound love for culture, she ensures your ink reflects both style and substance.
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