Hu Jiang, literally "Tiger General", is the term Chinese people use to describe brave generals and warriors. To mark the occasion of the Year of Tiger, Xinhuanet has launched a group of comparison photos of sports stars and tigers. Take a look!

NBA star LeBrone James and an angry tiger. Can you spot the difference?. [Photo:Xinhuanet]

Spanish tennis player Rafeal Nadal and a roaring tiger – both making a racket. . [Photo:Xinhuanet]

Lunch time for tiger and Tour de France winner Alberto Contador. [Photo:Xinhuanet]

Nothing gets past former German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn or a hungry tiger. [Photo:Xinhuanet

Russian rhythmic gymnast Daria Kondakova and a performing tiger jumping for joy. [Photo:Xinhuanet]
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