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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Jeff, Sep 3, 2007.

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  1. Jeff

    Jeff Clutch Crew

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    I want to get a tattoo of the Chinese character for courage and the character for wisdom. I've found numerous references online, but I want to make sure I get them right before doing it. Here are the samples I found.

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    #1 Jeff, Sep 3, 2007
  2. Carl Herrera

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    They are correc, though this one below is the more common word for courage.



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    #2 Carl Herrera, Sep 3, 2007
  3. IROC it

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    Why did I think of "our underwater ally?" :confused: :D
     
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  4. monkinamr2

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    Jeff, the first character you posted means more "heroic" than "courage".
     
    #4 monkinamr2, Sep 3, 2007
  5. fadeaway

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    Why not get the one for Power too? Then you could have the whole Triforce. :p

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    #5 fadeaway, Sep 3, 2007
  6. freemaniam

    freemaniam 我是自由人

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    Van Gundier is correct. In case you want to put the 2 characters together, be sure the "wisdom" comes first, i.e. "wisdom" on the left and "courage" on the right:

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    The following order will look absurb:
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    [​IMG] means courage too but it also applies to eldery and ladies.

    [​IMG] is more masculine.
     
    #6 freemaniam, Sep 3, 2007
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  7. Jugdish

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    You must be the first person on earth to think of getting a Chinese character tattoo. Pioneer.
     
    #7 Jugdish, Sep 3, 2007
  8. A-Train

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    Just make sure you go to a reputable tattoo parlor, or else you'll be telling the entire world how much you love Kung Pao Chicken...
     
    #8 A-Train, Sep 3, 2007
  9. Jeff

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    Well, me getting a tattoo is a stretch to begin with. :) I've always wanted something Asian for ink, just didn't know what up until now.

    Thanks so much for all the help. If anyone has any more suggestions about the characters, alignment, etc, it is much appreciated. I knew I'd get help here.
     
    #9 Jeff, Sep 3, 2007
  10. midnight

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    honestly, i don't like both characters
     
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  11. Carl Herrera

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    If only Kenyon Martin had access to the internets before he got his Chinese character tattoo.

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    #11 Carl Herrera, Sep 3, 2007
  12. arkoe

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    Why, what does it say?
     
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  13. Jeff

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    Not really concerned about the way they actually look. More concerned with what they mean.
     
    #13 Jeff, Sep 3, 2007
  14. freemaniam

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    Marcus Camby too...

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    #14 freemaniam, Sep 3, 2007
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    I fooled Denver into giving me a huge contract for which I am undeserving because I suck. Basically.
     
    #15 Lil Pun, Sep 3, 2007
  16. maud'dib

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    i saw some dude with a chinese tat, i asked my friend what it meant, and he told me the characters= "big sesame", no joke....
     
    #16 maud'dib, Sep 3, 2007
  17. freemaniam

    freemaniam 我是自由人

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    Jeff, unless you want to imitate Manchurian soldier, avoid "courage" on your chest. :)

    maud'dib, it sounds mar1juana to me.
     
    #17 freemaniam, Sep 3, 2007
  18. Carl Herrera

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    "Worrying excessively about gains and losses"
     
    #18 Carl Herrera, Sep 3, 2007
  19. Rip Van Rocket

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    I wonder if chinese people get tattoos in english?
     
    #19 Rip Van Rocket, Sep 3, 2007
  20. dntrwl

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    haha, i could see it on some guy in china showing off to his friends his new tat that says "I am aewsome"
     
    #20 dntrwl, Sep 3, 2007
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