Most Popular Chinese Tattoo Symbols#1 Most Popular Chinese Tattoo: DRAGON
The Chinese dragon is the most popular tattoo design in the world, but also the most often misused. Many people choose a Chinese dragon tattoo that has a picture of a dragon along with the symbol. To a Chinese person, this is silly, like something you would find in a children's book. Imagine if a non-English speaker had a tattoo of a dragon with the word "DRAGON" underneath? Furthermore, it is considered extremely unlucky to have a picture of a dragon tattooed on your body. The symbol for dragon, however, is considered extremely lucky. This paradoxical belief dates back to ancient China, where it was forbidden to engrave the likeness of living creatures on the body. The dragon is, of course, an enormous and powerful serpent that has magical and spiritual properties, symbolizing the marriage of heaven (wings) and earth (legs). Many great Chinese sorcerers throughout history have worn this symbol to help them bridge the natural and the supernatural. In Chinese culture, the dragon is a benevolent helper of mankind. This could explain why people who choose the dragon tattoo symbol find themselves the recipients of many gifts of the universe, including love, luck, health, wealth, well-being, success, sexual stamina, good parking spaces, and protection from evil spirits.
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