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If you are asked to name some national emblems of China, the dragon with probably be one of the famous images that pop into your head. We often consider ourselves the descendants of the dragon . It is not unfamiliar to you that your parents hope that you may become the dragon , 假如有人问你，哪些东西能够代表中国，龙可能会是浮现在你脑海里的一个答案。我们中国人经常称自己为 龙的传人 而且你也知道父母都 望子成龙 As a mythical creature, the dragon is deeply rooted in Chinese culture. Traditionally, dragons are considered to govern rainfall. They have the power to decide where and when the rain falls. Jn addition, the dragon is a symbol of imperial power. The emperors thought they were real dragons and the sons of the heaven. 作为一个神秘的生物，龙深深地植根于中国文化之中。人们通常认为龙是主管降雨的神，他们有权力决定下雨的时间和地点。而且，龙还是皇权的象征，皇帝都认为自己是真龙天子。 While Chinese believe dragons bring prosperity and good fortune, the creature is regarded differently Westem countries. In the Bible, dragons represent the devil and they trick the world. Western people usually see dragons as cold-blooded reptiles, like snakes, said Jonathan Haagen, copy editor for the Teens. They are cruel killers, breathing fire and capturing women. He added that people think of dragons as being dishonest because of their forked tongues. | 
