Chinese characters tattoos are popular among westerners, and it’s easy to see why. The art and symbols of the traditional Chinese culture are very suitable tattoo symbols, whose graceful lines lend themselves perfectly to the art of tattooing.
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Many of us think of dragons as a terrifying beast. However, the Eastern dragons are portrayed as good, kind, ancient and intelligent. The Asian Dragons have the most recorded history in the world, especially in China going back thousands of years.
In oriental culture the Dragon is The defender and the Tiger is the aggressor. The Dragon and the Tiger facing off on the same level is most often considered a Ying and Yang symbol. Opposing forces in equal balance, helping to keep unwanted adversaries and spirits from creeping up behind you.
Chinese symbols can mean a lot especially if combined with some details like flowers in this picture. There will also be information about the meanings of certain tattoos that, of themselves, are symbolic for certain reasons.
When I bought some tomatoes from the nice old Chinese lady at the farmers’ market I noticed she was wearing a beautiful ring with an intricate pattern on it. I asked her about it and she said that it was the Chinese symbol for love. Her mother had given it to her when she was a little girl. She told me that there are many kinds of Chinese symbol rings. I really liked the way it looked so the next day at the library I found a book about Chinese symbol rings and looked at many other symbols. I enjoyed the fact the symbols looked like little works of art, but also held a special meaning. Someday I hope to be able to buy and wear a Chinese symbol ring.
Another Chinese dragon tattoo that usually symbolizes raw power and force, coupled with wisdom and reason. Men, like dragons, are considered to be the protectors of sacred items, such as riches and women, and men sporting these tattoos consider themselves to be the guardians of the things that are irreplaceable in their lives, such as their wives and children.
The Chinese dragon has been a symbol of power and mystery. Depicted in countless legends, both Eastern and Western, the dragon has provoked man to fear and worship it.
The design of this tattoo has a lot of significance to the barrier since you can find Chinese characters, flowers and numbers that seem to represent a date. The wonderful thing about these tattoos is there are so many different types and colors of flowers, all with different meanings. In general the flowers can mean a few different things, this connects back to nature, and brings up images of life, such as birth, procreation and vitality.
This dragon tattoo seem to have a great significance to this person for him to let his entire back printed. The Chinese dragon has been a symbol of power and mystery. Depicted in countless legends, both Eastern and Western, the dragon has provoked man to fear and worship it.
A dragon tattoo can symbolize a lot of meanings depending on its type. In Japanese culture, the dragon is said to be a symbol of supernatural powers with incredible strength and hidden wisdom. The Chinese dragon has been a symbol of power and mystery. The dragon itself is a free and fearless being. So tattooing of it represents your self being free and fearless with life choices.
