盟 (méng) — Oath / Alliance
Single-character Chinese tattoo · verified meaning · sworn together
Browse all 盟 glyphs ↗Meaning & Nuance
盟 (méng) means an oath, alliance, or sworn league — people binding themselves by promise. Historically it evokes sworn blood-brotherhoods and treaties; today it means deep, pledged loyalty. It differs from 誓 (shì, vow) in being about a bond between parties rather than a personal pledge made aloud.
Pronunciation & Form
Pinyin: méng — a second tone (rising) syllable, gliding upward from low to high.
Common Words & Phrases
Why Get 盟 as a Tattoo
盟 is a tattoo of pledged loyalty — 'we are bound, by choice.' It reads as 'oath / alliance' and is powerful for duos, teams, or lifelong friends. People choose 盟 to mark a bond sworn rather than stumbled into.
Tattoo Style & Placement
Bold line, brush, or ancient-seal styles suit its weight. Placements: forearm, upper arm, back, or rib. Often a matching piece between two people.
Authenticity & Cultural Note
Always confirm the character with a native speaker or linguist before inking. 盟 sounds identical to 萌 (méng, sprout/cute) and is easily swapped by auto-translators; a native-verified 盟 reads unambiguously as 'oath / alliance.' handmade.ink meanings are checked by native Chinese linguists so your ink says exactly what you intend.
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