Moon in Chinese
The Chinese word for moon is 月 (yuè). The moon, a symbol of longing and reunion in Chinese poetry.
yuè
Moon
What 月 means.
月 began as a picture of a crescent moon, and it also means month. In Chinese poetry the moon stands for longing for home and faraway loved ones, most famously in Li Bai’s “Quiet Night Thoughts”, and the whole family gathers under it at the Mid-Autumn Festival.
- 月
- moon
Simplified and traditional
月
月
月 is written the same way in simplified and traditional Chinese, so every Chinese reader recognises it.
About moon in Chinese
How do you write moon in Chinese?
Moon is 月 in Chinese, pronounced yuè. Moon
How do you pronounce 月?
Say yuè (fourth tone, falling). Mandarin tones change meaning, so it is worth listening to a native speaker once.
Is 月 different in traditional Chinese?
No. 月 is written the same way in simplified and traditional Chinese.
Is 月 a good Chinese tattoo?
Yes, it is a real, everyday Chinese word rather than a machine translation, so Chinese readers will understand it. As a single character it works even at small sizes. Choose a readable style such as Kaishu, bring a clean reference to your artist, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.