Is it proper as a slogan

[victor su]

It is a slogan inserted to be under the logo. and it is a project of raising moeny for sickened children. What came to my mind now is "Sow for Love" as it sounds like the original Chinese pronunciation.

Does it have any grammatic problem? Thank you.

[RonBee]

In my opinion, "Sow for Love" does not work. (Say: "raising money for sick children")

[victor su]

In my opinion, "Sow for Love" does not work. (Say: "raising money for sick children")

Can you please explain why?

[pyoung]

Dear Victor Su:

I don't know why it doesn't work for RonBee, but for me there is this problem:

'Sow' has two pronunciations (and two meanings) in English:

Sow (rhymes with go)=to plant seeds
/saʊ/ (rhymes with how)=a mature female pig

Unless the logo shows seeds being planted or some other very clear reference to the first meaning, people will be confused.

All best wishes,

Petra

[victor su]

Thank you for all your help.

I would like more opinions. The similarity of the pronuncition is quite attractive to me. Thank you.

[thod00]

Sow For Love

Can you please explain why?

This brings to my mind "Sowing wild oats" and "Free love". I am sure you understand what these phrases mean. The juxtaposition of them provokes an image quite different to the one you intend.

[pyoung]

Thank you for all your help.

I would like more opinions. The similarity of the pronunciation is quite attractive to me. Thank you.

Yes, and it's a lovely idea. Could you add a word or two that would clarify which 'sow' you mean? For example, 'Sow the seeds of love,' or Sowing the seeds of love?'
If you mention even the least reference to the planting of seeds, the reader will instantly know what you mean.
Additionally, if the logo contains a visual reference to growing plants, the meaning will be clear.

Best wishes in your endeavor,

Petra

[victor su]

Thank you for your help. I thought I would give up "Sow for Love" as the logo itself does not explicitly clarify the meaning.

I came up with another one "Save for Love", which also sounds like the original language and also justify the goal of the project, which may later develop a foundation. But I realize that "save for" also means "except". The phrase "except love" would be rather the opposit of what we mean here.

Do you think we can just ignore the "except" part? Thanks.

[RonBee]

"Sowing the seeds of love" works for me. The seeds grow and produce love. It suggests a nurturing, caring environment.

[David L.]

I'm confused. I had images of farmers planting and reaping and so making food available for the poor, or orphanages. Now, instead of 'sow ' (and determined purely by similarity to the sound of the Chinese word) a slogan with 'save' is being considered.

Just what is the project, and who is this slogan intended to fire up with zeal and perhaps, generosity?