Chinese (we think, but could be Japanese) symbol help.

[Helterskelter15]

Does anyone know if this is a Chinese symbol and if so, what does it mean? My DP has it but has absolutely no idea

@BobbyTheVetIsMyHero

Anyone know what this one is?

It means pearl. Pronounced shinju in Japanese, zhenzhu in Chinese.

Oh good! It's supposed to :)

So basically the first one means Travelodge 😂

Exexpat

I think it was from a religious quote.
I had it done about 20 years ago.
I have a feeling it was a Buddhist quote.

Myname I don't think the photo of your first foot attached?

Oh no sorry - I see it up the thread!

I actually thought it could have been a mistaken attempt to do 心花怒放 which means "brimming with joy". But that third character is pretty clearly 开 in traditional characters so probably not!

@MyNameHasBeenTaken

I know what I asked for... But I will join in the confirmations

This might be a beautiful phrase in Buddhism.

心華 means one‘s conscience, true intention.

開發 can be loosely translated as ‘open up’.

The four words put together means ‘suddenly realise’ which is a highly regarded achievement in Buddhism.

Thanks mohb
I think that is the general sentiment of it.

I remember when dd was watching a something on YouTube once of these two little Chinese girls making their own show.
I noticed that one of the girls had "I'm and alcoholic" written on the front of her t-shirt Pretty sure her parents didn't know that what it meant either.
I took a picture of it to show my friend. I'll see if I can find it..

At uni done arse was showing off his chinese writing saying it meant honour and courage etc. A chinese Guy said ‘Erm it actually days ‘a fool and his money are easily parted’ the guy shut up and shuffled off. Someone said ‘wow is that really what it said ?’ the guy shrugged and said. ‘Fucked if I know I’m from Birmingham and can’t read mandarin’ his grandparents were chinese and migrated here before his parents were born.