Pick characters that say exactly what you mean, see them on skin, and walk into your appointment with a reference your artist can work from.
Mockup on a forearm to judge scale and style. Real skin, curvature and healing will soften the lines.
Size
Placement
Your name in Chinese to keep, frame or give: art, certificate and pronunciation.
A tattoo is permanent. Show your characters and their meaning to a fluent reader before your appointment.
Yes. The tattoo reference pack gives your artist clean artwork, a stencil outline at true size, and notes on the characters, their meaning and pinyin, so nothing gets lost between screen and skin.
Kaishu (regular script) is the safest: clear strokes stay readable as the tattoo heals. Running script adds movement and still reads well. Cursive styles look striking but need a larger size and an artist comfortable with brush work.
Around 3 cm per character is a practical minimum for most styles. Characters with many strokes need more room, otherwise the lines can merge over time. Your artist will have the final say.
It shows scale, style and placement on a real forearm photo. Your skin tone, the curve of your body, the needle work and healing will all change the final look a little.