雪 (xuě) — Snow
Single-character Chinese tattoo · verified meaning · fine-line & minimalist friendly
Browse all 雪 glyphs ↗Meaning & Nuance
雪 (xuě) means “snow” — purity, stillness, and the quiet beauty of winter. In Chinese poetry snow is a clean, calming image (e.g., 雪中送炭, help in need). As a tattoo it reads as innocence and peace. It uses the rain radical 雨 on top over 彐. Not to be confused with 雨 (yǔ, rain) alone or 霜 (shuāng, frost).
Pronunciation & Form
Pinyin: xuě — a third tone (dipping) syllable, falling then rising. 雪 places the rain radical 雨 on top over 彐 (xuě, a snow symbol), evoking precipitation from the sky.
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Why Get 雪 as a Tattoo
雪 represents purity, calm, and fresh beginnings — a serene single-character tattoo for peaceful souls. Its structured top-bottom form stays readable at small sizes. People choose 雪 to mark a clean slate, winter love, or quiet strength. It reads clearly as “snow” and feels pure and poetic.
Tattoo Style & Placement
Best fits: fine-line, delicate dotwork (snowflake accents), or soft white/grey watercolor. 雪 works as a small mark on the wrist or collarbone. Placements: inner wrist, forearm, collarbone, or ankle. Pairs with 山, 梅, or 月. Keep the rain radical's dots clean.
Authenticity & Cultural Note
Always confirm the character with a native speaker or linguist before inking. 雪 (xuě, snow) belongs to the rain-family characters (雨) and can be confused with 雨 (rain) or 霜 (frost); verify the exact glyph. handmade.ink meanings are checked by native Chinese linguists.
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