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Chinese Tattoos have always been hugely popular. At one
stage they were the realm of criminals and the mafia. Now it
seems even Hollywood celebrities seem to have caught on to
the mystery and allure of the Far East. While it is
undeniable that classic Chinese tattoos have an attraction
which can easily be appreciated regardless of whether one
can understand the often subtle meanings or not.
Aesthetics should be the primary consideration when getting
tattooed, and Chinese characters are very well suited to
this purpose. While tattoos have always been conversation
pieces, Chinese tattoos add another element, since the
typical viewer will probably ask you the meaning, which
allows the wearer to not only translate the characters, but
to explain the story behind the decision to make such a
lasting statement.
Meaning is an important question however and for this
reason can make Chinese tattoos date very quickly. Often it
is not quite what the wearer was told by the tattooist at
the tattoo shop or the meaning can become irrelevant after a
few years.
Hopefully the person being tattooed has done his or her
research and consulted with a native Chinese speaker about
the meaning before being inked. Some non Chinese speakers
have unwittingly tattooed their bodies with Chinese symbols
which when translated become meaningless.
The most common Chinese tattoos are ones that are
supposed to represent ideas and qualities like love or
strength. Keep in mind that the concepts are aimed at
English speakers, and on that level "peace, love and
happiness" are easily understandable.
But before you run off to the studio to get one done you
should do your research. Selecting a Chinese tattoos
deserves careful study and attention. It should have less to
do with style and more to do with your character, work, and
values. It's permanent, so it's a pretty important decision
in your life. In the end, it is important to choose
something of lasting appeal not something faddish.
Chinese Dragons
For centuries, 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. In medieval Europe, it was a bloodthirsty,
fire-breathing figure. Its malevolence and ferociousness
struck terror in all. However, in Asia, it is the contrary.
The mighty dragon is a mythical beast long celebrated for
its benevolence, intelligence and good will. The Chinese
dragon has been a common symbol of identity for Far Eastern
cultures.
In fact, Chinese people all over the world are
affectionately known as “lung de chuan ren”, or the
"descendants of the dragon”. There are several distinct
species of Chinese dragons. The Horned Dragon is considered
to be the mightiest. The Celestial Dragon supports the
heavens and protects the Gods. The Earth Dragon rules all of
the earth. The Spiritual Dragon controls the wind and rain.
The Treasure Dragon is the keeper of precious metals and
gems. The Winged Dragon is the only dragon with wings. The
Coiling Dragon dwells in the ocean. The Yellow Dragon is a
hornless dragon known for its scholarly knowledge.
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