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Chinese Zodiac Tiger
CulturalSeedchinese
Construction note
A simplified geometric emblem of a Chinese zodiac animal.
About this symbol
- Meaning
- The Tiger: brave and competitive.
- Culture / origin
- China (Shengxiao)
- Era
- From the Han dynasty onward (c. 2nd century BCE)
- Historical context
- One of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac, paired with the earthly branch Yin on a twelve-year cycle.
Living calendrical tradition; present its meaning with respect.
Tags
chinesezodiacshengxiaocalendar
SVG source
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