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Expert: - 6/26/2010


Question

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Hello,

I am planning to get a tattoo in a different language, and being as i do not know any other languages i simply googled meaning of the kind i wanted. Thus, i was wondering as too what you would interpret this as, if it is even chinese (or what language you think it might be) , because i do not really trust the internet.

Your help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
-Amber




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Answer
Hi Amber,

Yes, it is Chinese. to be more specific, it's a simplified Chinese character (the ones used in Mainland China. in Hongkong and Taiwan, they used traditional ones). the character pronounces "le"(with a fourth tone, which starts at the top, then falls sharp and strong to the bottom. you may wanna see more explanation of tones here http://people.wku.edu/shizhen.gao/Chinese101/pinyin/tones.htm) and it can "happiness" or "laugh". and it has another pronunciation "yue" (also with fourth tone" which means "music".

I hope the character is what you were looking for. and I strongly advise you confirm with me before you get the tattoo done. so, talk soon?

Regards,

John

John J

Expertise

Chinese language, culture, routine, manners and etc.

Experience

Native Chinese speaker for 27 yrs. just spent a year in the States and came back to China. so i know something in both sides.

Education/Credentials
Bachelor's in Light Industry and Chemical Engineering. MBA

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