A Custom Chinese Calligraphy Gift

Turn a name or a meaningful word into brush calligraphy, then print and frame it as a personal, inexpensive gift.

"Family" drawn in the Regular (楷书) brush style — a popular gift word.

What makes a good calligraphy gift

Keep it short. A first name, a family surname, or a single meaningful word — Family, Love, Peace, Hope, Dream — reads better than a long phrase. Pick a script that matches the recipient: Regular (楷书) for a classic feel, Flowing (行书) for a lighter touch, or Wild for something more expressive.

From screen to framed gift

Download a clean PNG or SVG, then print it on textured paper and frame it, or send it to a print shop at the size you want. The preview is watermarked for free; a one-time $1.99 payment removes the watermark and gives a high-resolution file. A red cinnabar ink on rice or aged paper looks especially traditional.

Chinese characters for reference

Moying does not translate — it draws the English letters you type, so the artwork shows the exact spelling you enter, whether that is "Emma", "Grandma" or "Family". A common transliteration such as 艾玛 (Emma) is useful for reference, and it is worth confirming the characters with a native speaker before you give the gift.