Water | Handwritten Chinese Calligraphy Tattoo Design


Chinese tattoo Water on back
  • Born from ancient pictographs, 水 (Water) visually represents flowing streams and rivers - a timeless symbol of movement, adaptability, and life itself.
  • Whether it reminds you of gentle streams, ocean waves, or the subtle currents that guide your personal journey.
  • Handwritten in 隶书 (Clerical Script), this design transforms the character’s flowing strokes into clean, balanced calligraphy.
  • A small tattoo with quiet power - elegant, fluid, and full of understated meaning.
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Product Details


  • Character:
  • Meaning: Water
  • Script: 隶书 (Clerical Script)
  • License: For personal tattoo use only
  • Delivery: Instant digital download
  • Copyright: © Lán Ink Studio — all rights reserved

At Lán Ink Studio, each design is handwritten to preserve the quiet beauty of traditional forms while keeping a minimalist, contemporary feel.

Why People Love This Tattoo


  • Minimalist and graceful - evokes movement, flexibility, and calm
  • Perfect for those drawn to nature, flow, and subtle energy
  • Honors the character’s pictographic origins, connecting you to its visual history
  • Balanced, flowing form makes it visually captivating and tattoo-friendly
Chinese tattoo design Water

What You’ll Receive


  • High-resolution digital tattoo artist–ready files
  • Professional placement and size suggestions
  • Clear guidance to help you feel confident before getting your tattoo


✨ If you admire fluidity, calm strength, or the quiet beauty of movement, then 水 is the perfect tattoo.