窝 (wō) — Nest
Single-character Chinese tattoo · verified meaning · a soft place of your own
Browse all 窝 glyphs ↗Meaning & Nuance
窝 (wō) means a nest, den, or cozy hollow — a small sheltered space that's yours. It can be literal (a bird's nest) or emotional (a snug home, 安乐窝). It differs from 巢 (cháo, nest) in being smaller, softer, and more about comfort than structure.
Pronunciation & Form
Pinyin: wō — a first tone (high, level) syllable, round and even, held without rising or falling.
Common Words & Phrases
Why Get 窝 as a Tattoo
窝 is a tattoo of comfort and home — the little sanctuary you carry inside. It reads as 'nest' and is sweet beside bird, heart, or home imagery. People choose 窝 to mark a safe space, a partner who is 'home,' or self-comfort after hardship.
Tattoo Style & Placement
Soft fine-line, watercolor, or cute-script styles. Placements: wrist, behind the ear, collarbone, or ankle. A small, rounded 窝 feels warm and personal.
Authenticity & Cultural Note
Always confirm the character with a native speaker or linguist before inking. 窝 sounds like 莴 (wō, lettuce) and 涡 (wō, whirlpool) and is easily confused by machine translation; a native-verified 窝 reads unambiguously as 'nest.' handmade.ink meanings are checked by native Chinese linguists so your ink says exactly what you intend.
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