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Tigers are 【小题1】 (power) creatures that are highly respected in China.

According to Chinese folklore, tigers have the ability to keep off evil spirits, 【小题2】 (thief) and prevent fire. That’s 【小题3】 even today, you will find pictures of tigers hung up at the entrance of a Chinese building to act as guardians.

In the Book of Rites, they were described as helpful. They would assist people in killing the animals that 【小题4】 (destroy) the crops in the field. So tigers were seen as protectors. Some children are asked to wear tiger-head hats and shoes to protect 【小题5】 (they) from evil spirits. Further, tigers are associated 【小题6】 CaiShen, the Chinese God of Wealth, and this god is usually seen sitting on a tiger in artwork.

Tigers also appear in much classic Chinese literature. In many legends, they are described as heroes, 【小题7】 (save) the righteous (正义的) as well as fighting off evil forces.

Tigers are believed 【小题8】 (be) the king of all beasts and the mountains, based on the four stripes (条纹) on their foreheads, 【小题9】 form the term “Wang” or King. It’s believed that people born during the year of the Tiger are optimistic, generous, tolerant, and courageous. And they 【小题10】 (expect) to live a long life.