| The Chinese red dragon has long been a symbol | | | | could represent a passion or desire for something |
| of power and supremacy in Chinese mythology. | | | | or someone, unique to the individual. In this way, |
| These dragons are usually depicted as long, | | | | tattoos of Chinese dragons have different, |
| snake-like creatures with four claws. Chinese | | | | personal meanings for different people. |
| dragons with five claws were imperial dragons | | | | Chinese Dragon tattoos are well suited for entire |
| typically reserved for emperors. Any person | | | | body, full back, arm, and leg designs. These |
| carrying the symbol of the five clawed dragon | | | | tattoos are commonly wrapped around the body, |
| was treated with the utmost hospitality, kindness, | | | | flattering the curves and contours. The most |
| and respect. However, anyone who wrongfully | | | | common place for a this tattoo however is the |
| displayed the five clawed dragon would receive | | | | upper half of the arm. Here the body of the |
| swift punishment. Chinese dragons are distinct | | | | dragon wraps around the arm, with the head |
| from their western counterpart in that western | | | | extending onto the chest or back region. Don't let |
| dragons were usually represented as being evil. | | | | these suggestions limit your ideas. Tattoos are as |
| Many people are attracted to the design and allure | | | | individual as the people they are imprinted on, and |
| of these majestic creatures, yet few truly know | | | | are meant as a form of art & expression. |
| what they symbolize. These designs can | | | | Express yourself in which ever manner you feel |
| symbolize empowerment, beauty, wisdom, | | | | best suits you! |
| freedom, or a fire within oneself. The fire within | | | | |