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Personalize your custom “誠” project by clicking the button next to your favorite “誠” title below...


  1. Honesty

  2. Devotion / Enthusiasm

  3. Integrity: Sincere Honest and Faithful

  4. Loyalty

  5. Seizou

  6. Sincere / True Sincerity

  7. Sincerity and Devotion

  8. Perfectly Sincere Mind

  9. Respect and Loyalty

10. Semper Fidelis / Always Faithful

11. So Be It / Amen

12. Semper Fidelis / Always Faithful

13. Love Loyalty Respect

14. Pillars of Marriage

15. Five Codes of Tang Soo Do

16. Five Reflections / Gosei


 chéng
 makoto
 
Honesty Scroll

誠 means truth, faith, fidelity, sincerity, trust, and/or confidence.

As a single-character wall scroll, this suggests that you believe “honesty is the best policy,” as your personal philosophy.


This is also a virtue of the Samurai Warrior
See our page with just Code of the Samurai / Bushido here

Devotion / Enthusiasm

 rè chéng
 nessei
Devotion / Enthusiasm Scroll

熱誠 is universal in Chinese, Japanese Kanji, and old Korean Hanja.

It can mean earnestness, enthusiasm, ardor, zeal, devotion, spirit, or fervor.

Integrity: Sincere Honest and Faithful

 sei jitsu
Integrity: Sincere Honest and Faithful Scroll

誠実 is the Japanese version of integrity which can also be defined as a combination of “sincere, honest, and faithful.”

Some may also define this as “loyal” or “loyalty.” In some contexts, it can mean “genuine.” Yes, all of this meaning in just one Japanese word!

 zhōng chéng
 chuu sei
Loyalty Scroll

忠誠 is the written form of loyalty that is universal in Chinese, Japanese Kanji, and old Korean Hanja.

Loyalty is staying true to someone. It is standing up for something you believe in without wavering. It is being faithful to your family, country, school, friends, or ideals when the going gets tough and when things are good. With loyalty, you build relationships that last forever.

Notes:

1. There is also a Japanese version that is part of the Bushido Code which may be more desirable depending on whether your intended audience is Japanese or Chinese.

2. This version of loyalty is sometimes translated as devotion, sincerity, fidelity, or allegiance.

 seizou
Seizou Scroll

This is a Japanese given name that romanizes as Seizou or Sezo.

There are many other Japanese given names that have the same romanization, so make sure you are getting the right Kanji for your Seizou.

Sincere / True Sincerity

 zhēn chéng
Sincere / True Sincerity Scroll

真誠 is the true essence of sincerity.

It takes strength of personality to be truly sincere without overdoing it. Speaking of strength, this is probably the strongest way to convey the idea of sincerity in the Chinese language.

The first character literally means true, real, and genuine. While the second character means sincere and honest.

Sincerity and Devotion

 zhì chéng
 shisei
Sincerity and Devotion Scroll

至誠 is the idea that you enter into something with the utmost sincerity and fidelity. Ideas such as devotion, honesty, and “one's true heart” are also contained in this word.

至誠 is a universal word as the Chinese, Japanese Kanji, and Korean Hanja are all identical.

Perfectly Sincere Mind

 zhì chéng xīn
 shi jou shin
Perfectly Sincere Mind Scroll

至誠心 is a Buddhist term that means “perfectly sincere mind” or “sincere and devoted heart.”

Respect and Loyalty

 zūn jìng zhōng chéng
 son kei chu sei
Respect and Loyalty Scroll

尊敬忠誠 means respect and loyalty in Chinese.

This is a word list (not a normal Chinese or Japanese phrase).

Word lists like this are not very common or natural in Chinese, so try to look for a better phrase to match your idea before you settle on this.

Semper Fidelis / Always Faithful

U.S. Marines Slogan

 yǒng yuǎn zhōng chéng
Semper Fidelis / Always Faithful Scroll

永遠忠誠 is the clearest and most natural way to translate “Semper Fidelis” or “Always Faithful” into Mandarin Chinese. 永遠忠誠 is meant explicitly for U.S. Marines who often use the shortened term “Semper Fi.”

The first two characters are a word that always means, forever, and/or eternally.
The last two characters are a word that means fidelity, loyal, and/or devotion.

I spent 10 years in the Marines, so it was a no-brainer to add this to our calligraphy database.

So Be It / Amen

 chéng xīn suǒ yuàn
So Be It / Amen Scroll

誠心所願 is a Chinese phrase that means “so be it,” and is roughly the Chinese equivalent of “amen.”

Semper Fidelis / Always Faithful

 tsune ni chuu sei wo
Semper Fidelis / Always Faithful Scroll

常に忠誠を is “Semper Fidelis” or “Always Faithful” in Japanese. This is specifically meant for U.S. Marines who often use the shortened term “Semper Fi.”

The first two Kanji mean “always” or “constantly.” The last three Kanji mean “faithful,” “loyal,” “devoted,” and/or “diligent.” It's most often read as “faithful.”


Note: Because this selection contains some special Japanese Hiragana characters, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.

Love Loyalty Respect

 zhēn ài zhōng chéng zū jìng
Love Loyalty Respect Scroll

真愛忠誠尊敬 is a Chinese word list that means love, loyalty, and respect.

Pillars of Marriage

Respect / Loyalty / Honesty

 zūn zhòng zhōng chéng chéng shí
Pillars of Marriage Scroll

尊重忠誠誠實 is a “word list” consisting of “Respect/Loyalty/Honesty.”

Word lists are not as common in Chinese as they are in English but leaving that concern behind, this has a good meaning.

If you want to customize it more, add an inscription with your wedding date or names (just a small extra fee for translation).

Note: Because these are three separate words, the calligrapher may be inclined to leave a small space between each two-character word. Let us know if you have any preference when you place your order.

Five Codes of Tang Soo Do

 guó jiā zhōng chéng fù mǔ xiào dào péng yǒu yǒu xìn shā shēng yǒu zé lín zhàn wú tuì
Five Codes of Tang Soo Do Scroll

国家忠诚父母孝道朋友有信杀生有择临战无退 are the five codes of Tang Soo Do.

I suggest you have this arranged in five columns when you get to the options page for your custom calligraphy wall scroll.

Here are my translations of each of the five codes:
國家忠誠 Be loyal to your country.
父母孝道 In regards to parents, behave in a filial way.
朋友有信 Be faithful in friendship.
殺生有擇 When fighting for life and death, make noble choices.
臨戰無退 No retreat in battle.

Note: “Tang Soo Do” is a romanization of 唐手道. It's 당수도 in Korean Hangul. It can also be romanized as “Tangsudo” or “Dangsudo.”

Five Reflections / Gosei

 shi se i ni moto ru na ka ri shi ka? gen kou ni ha zu ru na ka ri shi ka?
ki ryo ku ni ka ku ru na ka ri shi ka? do ryo ku ni u ra mi na ka ri shi ka?
bu sho u ni wa ta ru na ka ri shi ka?
Five Reflections / Gosei Scroll

These are the “Five Reflections” of Vice Admiral Hajime Matsushita of the Japanese Imperial Navy.

These days, the Five Reflections are recited or contemplated daily by Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force recruits in training. This long proverb is popularly translated into English this way:

Hast thou not gone against sincerity?
Hast thou not felt ashamed of thy words and deeds?
Hast thou not lacked vigor?
Hast thou not exerted all possible efforts?
Hast thou not become slothful?


Note: Because this selection contains some special Japanese Hiragana characters, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.


Not the results for 誠 that you were looking for?

Below are some entries from our dictionary that may match your search...

Characters

If shown, 2nd row is Simp. Chinese

Pronunciation
Romanization
Simple Dictionary Definition


see styles
chéng
    cheng2
ch`eng
    cheng
 masakatsu
    まさかつ

More info & calligraphy:

Honesty
(bound form) sincere; authentic; (literary) really; truly
(adv,n) (1) truth; reality; (2) sincerity; honesty; integrity; fidelity; (3) (archaism) that's right (used when recalling forgotten information, suddenly changing the subject, etc.); (personal name) Masakatsu
Truthful, true, truth; real; sincere, sincerity.; See under Fourteen Strokes.

忠誠


忠诚

see styles
zhōng chéng
    zhong1 cheng2
chung ch`eng
    chung cheng
 chuusei / chuse
    ちゅうせい

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Loyalty
devoted; loyal; fidelity; loyalty
(noun or adjectival noun) loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity; (given name) Chuusei

熱誠


热诚

see styles
rè chéng
    re4 cheng2
je ch`eng
    je cheng
 nessei / nesse
    ねっせい

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Devotion / Enthusiasm
devotion; fervor
(noun or adjectival noun) earnestness

真誠


真诚

see styles
zhēn chéng
    zhen1 cheng2
chen ch`eng
    chen cheng
 makoto
    まこと

More info & calligraphy:

Sincere / True Sincerity
sincere; genuine; true
(personal name) Makoto

至誠


至诚

see styles
zhì chéng
    zhi4 cheng2
chih ch`eng
    chih cheng
 shisei / shise
    しせい

More info & calligraphy:

Sincerity and Devotion
sincere
sincerity; devotion; (given name) Yoshimasa
penetrated

誠三

see styles
 seizou / sezo
    せいぞう

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Seizou
(given name) Seizou

誠実

see styles
 seijitsu / sejitsu
    せいじつ
(noun or adjectival noun) sincere; honest; faithful; (female given name) Masami

誠實


诚实

see styles
chéng shí
    cheng2 shi2
ch`eng shih
    cheng shih
 jōjitsu
honest
genuine

至誠心


至诚心

see styles
zhì chéng xīn
    zhi4 cheng2 xin1
chih ch`eng hsin
    chih cheng hsin
 shijō shin

More info & calligraphy:

Perfectly Sincere Mind
perfectly sincere mind

誠心所願


诚心所愿

see styles
chéng xīn suǒ yuàn
    cheng2 xin1 suo3 yuan4
ch`eng hsin so yüan
    cheng hsin so yüan

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So Be It / Amen
so be it; amen

一誠

see styles
 makoto
    まこと
(given name) Makoto

丹誠

see styles
 tansei / tanse
    たんせい
(noun/participle) working earnestly; sincerity; diligence; effort; pains

之誠

see styles
 kousei / kose
    こうせい
(personal name) Kōsei

仁誠

see styles
 jinsei / jinse
    じんせい
(given name) Jinsei

以誠

see styles
 isei / ise
    いせい
(given name) Isei

佳誠

see styles
 yoshinobu
    よしのぶ
(given name) Yoshinobu

俊誠

see styles
 toshimasa
    としまさ
(personal name) Toshimasa

保誠

see styles
 yasusei / yasuse
    やすせい
(personal name) Yasusei

信誠

see styles
 shinsei / shinse
    しんせい
(personal name) Shinsei

倫誠

see styles
 tsugumi
    つぐみ
(female given name) Tsugumi

優誠

see styles
 yuma
    ゆま
(female given name) Yuma

元誠

see styles
 gensei / gense
    げんせい
(given name) Gensei

充誠

see styles
 atsutomo
    あつとも
(personal name) Atsutomo

光誠

see styles
 mitsumasa
    みつまさ
(given name) Mitsumasa

八誠

see styles
 hassei / hasse
    はっせい
(personal name) Hassei

公誠

see styles
 kousei / kose
    こうせい
(given name) Kōsei

共誠

see styles
 kyousei / kyose
    きょうせい
(personal name) Kyōsei

円誠

see styles
 enjou / enjo
    えんじょう
(personal name) Enjō

利誠

see styles
 toshinari
    としなり
(given name) Toshinari

勇誠

see styles
 yuusei / yuse
    ゆうせい
(personal name) Yūsei

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The following table may be helpful for those studying Chinese or Japanese...

Title CharactersRomaji (Romanized Japanese)Various forms of Romanized Chinese
Honesty
makotochéng / cheng2 / chengch`eng / cheng
Devotion
Enthusiasm
熱誠
热诚
nessei / neseirè chéng / re4 cheng2 / re cheng / rechengje ch`eng / jecheng / je cheng
Integrity: Sincere Honest and Faithful誠實
誠実
sei jitsu / seijitsu
Loyalty忠誠
忠诚
chuu sei / chuusei / chu seizhōng chéng
zhong1 cheng2
zhong cheng
zhongcheng
chung ch`eng
chungcheng
chung cheng
Seizou誠三seizou / seizo
Sincere
True Sincerity
真誠
真诚
zhēn chéng
zhen1 cheng2
zhen cheng
zhencheng
chen ch`eng
chencheng
chen cheng
Sincerity and Devotion至誠
至诚
shiseizhì chéng
zhi4 cheng2
zhi cheng
zhicheng
chih ch`eng
chihcheng
chih cheng
Perfectly Sincere Mind至誠心
至诚心
shi jou shin
shijoushin
shi jo shin
zhì chéng xīn
zhi4 cheng2 xin1
zhi cheng xin
zhichengxin
chih ch`eng hsin
chihchenghsin
chih cheng hsin
Respect and Loyalty尊敬忠誠
尊敬忠诚
son kei chu sei
sonkeichusei
zūn jìng zhōng chéng
zun1 jing4 zhong1 cheng2
zun jing zhong cheng
zunjingzhongcheng
tsun ching chung ch`eng
tsunchingchungcheng
tsun ching chung cheng
Semper Fidelis
Always Faithful
永遠忠誠
永远忠诚
yǒng yuǎn zhōng chéng
yong3 yuan3 zhong1 cheng2
yong yuan zhong cheng
yongyuanzhongcheng
yung yüan chung ch`eng
yungyüanchungcheng
yung yüan chung cheng
So Be It
Amen
誠心所願
诚心所愿
chéng xīn suǒ yuàn
cheng2 xin1 suo3 yuan4
cheng xin suo yuan
chengxinsuoyuan
ch`eng hsin so yüan
chenghsinsoyüan
cheng hsin so yüan
Semper Fidelis
Always Faithful
常に忠誠をtsune ni chuu sei wo
tsunenichuuseiwo
tsune ni chu sei wo
Love Loyalty Respect真愛忠誠尊敬zhēn ài zhōng chéng zū jìng
zhen1 ai4 zhong1 cheng2 zu1 jing4
zhen ai zhong cheng zu jing
zhenaizhongchengzujing
chen ai chung ch`eng tsu ching
chenaichungchengtsuching
chen ai chung cheng tsu ching
Pillars of Marriage尊重忠誠誠實
尊重忠诚诚实
zūn zhòng zhōng chéng chéng shí
zun1 zhong4 zhong1 cheng2 cheng2 shi2
zun zhong zhong cheng cheng shi
tsun chung chung ch`eng ch`eng shih
tsun chung chung cheng cheng shih
Five Codes of Tang Soo Do國家忠誠父母孝道朋友有信殺生有擇臨戰無退
国家忠诚父母孝道朋友有信杀生有择临战无退
guó jiā zhōng chéng fù mǔ xiào dào péng yǒu yǒu xìn shā shēng yǒu zé lín zhàn wú tuì
guo2 jia1 zhong1 cheng2 fu4 mu3 xiao4 dao4 peng2 you3 you3 xin4 sha1 sheng1 you3 ze2 lin2 zhan4 wu2 tui4
guo jia zhong cheng fu mu xiao dao peng you you xin sha sheng you ze lin zhan wu tui
kuo chia chung ch`eng fu mu hsiao tao p`eng yu yu hsin sha sheng yu tse lin chan wu t`ui
kuo chia chung cheng fu mu hsiao tao peng yu yu hsin sha sheng yu tse lin chan wu tui
Five Reflections
Gosei
一至誠に悖るなかりしか一言行に恥づるなかりしか一氣力に缺くるなかりしか一努力に憾みなかりしか一不精に亘るなかりしかshi se i ni moto ru na ka ri shi ka? gen kou ni ha zu ru na ka ri shi ka?
ki ryo ku ni ka ku ru na ka ri shi ka? do ryo ku ni u ra mi na ka ri shi ka?
bu sho u ni wa ta ru na ka ri shi ka?
shi se i ni moto ru na ka ri shi ka? gen ko ni ha zu ru na ka ri shi ka?
ki ryo ku ni ka ku ru na ka ri shi ka? do ryo ku ni u ra mi na ka ri shi ka?
bu sho u ni wa ta ru na ka ri shi ka?
In some entries above you will see that characters have different versions above and below a line.
In these cases, the characters above the line are Traditional Chinese, while the ones below are Simplified Chinese.


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A nice Chinese calligraphy wall scroll

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single-character wall scroll.
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A professional Chinese Calligrapher

Professional calligraphers are getting to be hard to find these days.
Instead of drawing characters by hand, the new generation in China merely type roman letters into their computer keyboards and pick the character that they want from a list that pops up.

There is some fear that true Chinese calligraphy may become a lost art in the coming years. Many art institutes in China are now promoting calligraphy programs in hopes of keeping this unique form of art alive.

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