1.) Chinese Tattoo * Please read before getting one

2.) Can you post larger images?

3.) Link to my name is broken? 

4.) Can I get a refund if I don't like my name?

5.) How do you translate a name to Chinese?

6.) What is the Chinese alphabet?

7.) How did this whole name thing get started?

8.) Why no more free name translations?

9.) How can I order my name? What if it's not on the list?

10.) Shipping and Handling

11.) Damaged or Lost packages?

 

*NOTE:  technical difficulty opening image attachment, there is a 1 week limit, after this expiration date no images will be resent. 

 

*this is a one time use purchase.   If you lose your images previously purchased, you must buy them again, no items will be resent after the 1 week period.

All names are created by "transliteration aka sounds like" there is no such thing as translation as Chinese names have nothing in common with western names.  So the name Bob Smith becomes in Chinese as "BaBu SaMiTa."A Chinese person would read the text as "bob smith" but only by sound, and assume that's your name.   The literal meaning could translate to "eight, step, what, her"  depending on artists word choice. 

Artzbox.com and artist are not liable for any loss, disfigurement if you choose to go ahead and get a tattoo with our name translations.

2.) Can you post larger image?

Currently we are unable to post  larger images due to excessive linking.     However your emailed version will be full sized.

3.) Link to my name is broken ?

Only a limited amount of free names are available, please scroll down for purchasing details or go to your name's letter and click buy it now.

4.) Can I get a refund if I don't like my name?

No due to concerns of fraud there is no refund for services rendered.

 

5.) How do you translate a name to Chinese?

 I used mostly transliteration for most of the names here. 

1. The first way is simple transliteration, using Chinese characters whose pronunciations are similar to the syllables of an English name. The name "Clinton" is transliterated ke4 lin2 dun4. The words are chosen for thier sound that is closest to the English word the meaning however gets lost in translation.

A certain limited set of Chinese characters has come into common use for transliteration purposes, but I don't know the exact rules for how to transliterate a name (in any case, Taiwan and mainland China have different rules and use different characters). The problem with transliterated names like this is they are bit clumsy. They're often much longer than ordinary Chinese names, and they look and sound obviously "foreign".

2. Translation -- rendering the meaning of the original name. For example, 'Rotbard' (German) translated into 'Redbeard' (English). This is hardest as most Western names simply do not have a Chinese equivalent. Translation of the meaning. This is mostly used for works of literature, e.g., 'Cinderella' becomes Hui1 Gu1-niang ('cinder/ash girl').
 

 

The Chinese do not have alphabets but a system of strokes. So it is impossible to translate initials.  All names here are translated by transliteration aka "sounds like" 

Originally, I created some Chinese name translations for my friends, pretty soon it expanded out to my friends of my friends and other internet people. I posted thier names on this website mainly so I wouldn't have to keep resending a name I did before.

Due to excessive linking to images, and copyright violations I can no longer offer free name translations on this site.  

Your name can be ordered by clicking on our buy it now button.  Just type in the name or word you want.  Price is per word. 

If you have a unique name just type that in the notes section.

$4.99+1.30 USPS Priority with Delivery Confirmation with insurance.
Combined Shipping - Free! only pay s/h for 1st item. unlimited additional items.  Shipping days – 1x weekly usually on Saturday

How are items packed?  The painting comes shipped, unframed within a waterproof, tough un-creasable rigid mailer.  
 

11.) Lost or Damaged Package

If your item was lost in in transit, or damaged in shipping. please email me immediately.  Upon receipt of damaged item I will inspect and send replacement or refund.  Lost packages will be replaced immediately as all packages are sent insured and with tracking number

 

Disclaimer: All information, materials, and tips here are provided for informational or entertainment "fun" only.  Sources from private collection .  Owner and Artzbox.com is not liable for any damages or loss due to inaccuracy of information.   Please check with your local Chinese translator before using as tattoo.   *personal use only, commercial use not allowed, all content and images copyrighted, violation is cause for suspension.