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The origin of Chinese Zodiac
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The Chinese Zodiac came into use in the Eastern Han Dynasty.
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It was first used in our western and northern nomad(游牧民族).
子（zǐ） 丑（chǒu） 寅（yín） 卯（mǎo） 辰（chén） 巳（sì） 午（wǔ） 未（wèi） 申（shēn） 酉（yǒu） 戌（xū） 亥（hài）
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Ten Heavenly Stems(十天干)：
甲（jiǎ） 乙（yǐ） 丙（bǐng） 丁（dīng） 戊（wù） 己（jǐ） 庚（gēng） 辛（xīn） 壬（rén） 癸（guǐ）
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Rat
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Horse
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Why these animals are arranged in this order?
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子时：夜晚十一时到凌晨一时，此时老鼠最为活跃。 丑时：凌晨一时到三时，牛正在反刍。 寅时：三时到五时，此时老虎到处游荡觅食，最为凶猛。 卯时：五时到七时，这时太阳尚未升起，月亮还挂在天上， 此时玉兔捣药正忙。 辰时：上午七时到九时，这正是神龙行雨的好时光。 巳时：九时到十一时，蛇开始活跃起来。 午时：上午十一时到下午一时，阳气正盛，正是天马行空的时候。 未时：下午一时到三时，羊在这时吃草，会长得更壮。 申时：下午三时到五时，这时猴子活跃起来。 酉时：五时到七时，夜幕降临，鸡开始归窝。 戌时：晚上七时到九时，狗开始守夜。 亥时：晚上九时到十一时，此时万籁俱寂，猪正在鼾睡。
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狗：晚上7-9时，黑夜来临，狗 看家，守夜的警惕性最高，并 产生一种特殊的视力和听力，看 的最远，听得最清楚。
Pig:9pm-11pm.At this time the pig is intoxicated with sleep.Its snoring resounds,the muscles of its body twitch fiercely,producing meat the fastest. 猪：晚上9-11时，这 时候猪睡得最酣，发 出的鼾声最洪亮，全 身肌肉抖动得最厉害， 长肉最快。
Rabbit:5am-7am.At this time the sun is not yet exposed[ɪkˈspoʊzd],the moon’s radiance[ˈrediəns] not yet vanished.In the
mythology [mɪˈθɑ:lədʒi]. Jade Hare is the only animal
Ram:1pm-3pm.It is said that at this time rams urinate frequently,and in this way cures itself of mental illness.
羊：下午1-3时。据 说羊在这时候撒尿， 撒出的尿可以治愈自 身一种惊疯病。
The ox was to be the first to arrive in the Heavenly Court,however,the rat,seeing an opportunity,jumped from the ox’s horn,becoming the first in rank of the zodiac animals.Thus the ox became second in the hierarchy[ˈhaɪərɑ:ki](等级制度).Due to the pig’s extremely slow walk,it was naturally last in line. 当老牛第一个赶到天庭的时候，投机取巧的老鼠立刻由牛 角一跃而下拔得头筹，受封为十二生肖的首领，老牛屈居 第二。猪由于走的最慢，就排在了最后。
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Conclusion Chinese Zodiac is more complex than what we displayed. So welcome to learn more about the culture.
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Vigor Power Proud Self-confident Intelligent Perfectionist
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Great wisdom Soft-spoken Deep thinker Different
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Twelve Earthly Branches (十二 地支)
子（zǐ） 丑（chǒu） 寅（yín） 卯（mǎo） 辰（chén） 巳（sì） 午（wǔ） 未（wèi） 申（shēn） 酉（yǒu） 戌（xū） 亥（hài）
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Chinese Zodiac SignsChinese zodiac signs represent twelve different types of personalities. The zodiac traditionally begins with the sign of the Rat, and there are many stories about the origins of the Chinese Zodiac which explain why this is so (see below). The following are the twelve zodiac signs in order and their characteristics.[1]The Chinese animal zodiac, or sheng xiao in pinyin (literally translated as "born resembling"), is a rotating cycle of 12 years, with each year being represented by an animal and its reputed attributes.Traditionally these recurring animals were used to date the years, a different animal for each year, with each animal year repeated every 12 years. There are altogether 12 animals, which are, in order: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, ram, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.Actually the Chinese animal zodiac has certain similarities with the Western zodiac. Both have rotating cycles divided in to 12 parts, and both imply the influence of each sign on a person’s personality. However, the differences are major. The Chinese animal zodiac is divided into years, while the Western zodiac is divided into months, and the animals are not associated with constellations.There is no correlation between the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac and the twelve signs of the Western Zodiac.Western astrology is based upon a system which uses the path of the sun (and the moon and planets) through the heavens and look to the constellations (e.g. Aries, Taurus, Gemini etc) which lie along this path.The Chinese system, on the other hand, focuses on Zi Wei or the Pole Star and the constellations which relate to it.The Chinese system of time keeping is based on the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches forming a 60 year cycle. There are 10 sets of Heavenly Stems and 12 sets of Earthly Branches. The 10 Heavenly Stems have to be repeated 6 six times in order to match the 12 Earthly Branches which are repeated 5 times to give you sixty pairs of stems and branches.The names of the year are taken from the pairs of Stems and Branch in the sixty year cycle. For example 1924 marks the start of the sixty year cycle and has the name of Jia Zi (Jia is the Stem and Zi the Branch). This cycle is repeated every sixty year.Most of you are familiar with the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. They are the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig.The Legend of the Order of the Zodiac AnimalsThere is an interesting folktale about how the order of the 12 animals was determined. Once upon a time, the 12 animals quarreled about the order of the cycle. Because every one wanted to take the lead, no decision was made. Finally the animals agreed to ask the Jade Emperor, the ruler of all gods in Chinese mythology, to decide the order. The Jade Emperor decreed to hold a competition. The animals would run across a river, and each animal’s position in the cycle would be set by its place in the race.At that time the cat and the rat were very close friends. The cat wanted to take up a position in the cycle, but he was a sleepy head. So the cat told the rat to wake him up the next morning. The rat promised to do so, but the next morning he was so excited about the competition that he forgot to wake up the cat.All the other animals gathered at the bank of a river, and the race began. The rat jumped into the ox's ear without being noticed. Just as the ox was about to reach the opposite side of the river, the rat jumped out of his ear, won the race and became the lead sign of the cycle. The ox became the second, and the others also reached the bank one after another. The pig, lazy and slow, ended up last. The cat didn't wake up until the race was over, but it was too late, and he was not able to make it into the cycle.From then on, the cat and the rat became enemies. The cat hates the rat so much that every time they meet the cat chases and tries to kill the rat.Chinese Zodiac Years of Birth / Animal Year / Ben Ming Nian Because the Chinese animal zodiac is a rotating cycle of 12 years, every 12 years a certain animal year recurs. For example, if a person was born in the year 1990, which was the year of the horse, then this person's animal sign is the horse. Every 12 years, when this person is 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, 72 etc., the year of the horse recurs, which is this person's year of birth, or ben ming nian (roughly translated as 'origin of life year')According to ancient Chinese superstition, in one’s year of birth, he will offend Tai Sui, the god of age in Chinese mythology, and will have bad luck during that year. The best way to avoid bad luck during this year is by wearing something red given by someone else, such as socks, a ribbon, clothes, underwear, a waistband or a bracelet.The twelve animal signs each represent different types of personalities. The following are the twelve signs in order and their characteristics. Find the year you were born to determine your own sign.Rat - CharmingRat–鼠 (子) (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Water):Year of Birth: 1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020Personality:Quick-witted, clever, clairvoyant, short-tempered, ambitious and manipulative. They are charming and attractive to the opposite sex, loyal and generous to people that they considers part of their pack. They are resourceful and eager to seek knowledge.Forthright, tenacious, intense, meticulous, charismatic, sensitive, intellectual, industrious, charming, eloquent, sociable, artistic, shrewd. Can be manipulative, vindictive, self-destructive, envious, mendacious, venal, obstinate, critical, over-ambitious, ruthless, intolerant, scheming.1.Ox–牛 (丑) (Water buffalo in Vietnam) (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Water):Dependable, ambitious, calm, methodical, born leader, patient, hardworking,conventional, steady, modest, logical, resolute, tenacious. Can be stubborn,dogmatic, hot-tempered, narrow-minded, materialistic, rigid, demanding.2.Tiger–虎 (寅) (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Wood): Unpredictable,rebellious, colorful, powerful, passionate, daring, impulsive, vigorous, stimulating, sincere, affectionate, humanitarian, generous. Can be restless, reckless, impatient, quick-tempered, obstinate, selfish, aggressive, moody.3.Hare–兔 or 兎 (卯) (Cat in Vietnam) (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Wood):Gracious, good friend, kind, sensitive, soft-spoken, amiable, elegant, reserved,cautious, artistic, thorough, tender, self-assured, shy, astute, compassionate, lucky, flexible. Can be moody, detached, superficial, self-indulgent, opportunistic,stubborn.4.Dragon–龍 / 龙 (辰) (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Wood): Magnanimous,stately, vigorous, strong, self-assured, proud, noble, direct, dignified, eccentric,intellectual, fiery, passionate, decisive, pioneering, artistic, generous, loyal. Canbe tactless, arrogant, imperious, tyrannical, demanding, intolerant, dogmatic,violent, impetuous, brash.5.Snake–蛇 (巳) (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Fire): Deep thinker, wise, mystic,graceful, soft-spoken, sensual, creative, prudent, shrewd, elegant, cautious,responsible, calm, strong, constant, purposeful. Can be loner, bad communicator,possessive, hedonistic, self-doubting, distrustful, mendacious, suffocating, cold.6.Horse–馬 / 马 (午) (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Fire): Cheerful, popular,quick-witted, changeable, earthy, perceptive, talkative, agile—mentally andphysically, magnetic, intelligent, astute, flexible, open-minded. Can be fickle,arrogant, childish, anxious, rude, gullible, stubborn.7.Ram–羊 (未) (Yin, 4th Trine, Fixed Element Fire): Righteous, sincere,sympathetic, mild-mannered, shy, artistic, creative, gentle, compassionate,understanding, mothering, peaceful, generous, seeks security. Can be moody,indecisive, over-passive, worrier, pessimistic, over-sensitive, complainer, weak-willed.8.Monkey–猴 (申) (Yang, 1st Trine, Fixed Element Metal): Inventor, motivator,improviser, quick-witted, inquisitive, flexible, innovative, problem solver, self-assured, sociable, artistic, polite, dignified, competitive, objective, factual,intellectual. Can be egotistical, vain, arrogant, selfish, reckless, snobbish,deceptive, manipulative, cunning, jealous, suspicious.9.Rooster–雞 / 鸡 (酉) (Yin, 2nd Trine, Fixed Element Metal): Acute, neat,meticulous, organized, self-assured, decisive, conservative, critical, perfectionist,alert, zealous, practical, scientific, responsible. Can be over zealous and critical,puritanical, egotistical, abrasive, proud, opinionated, given to empty bravado.10.Dog–狗 / 犬 (戌) (Yang, 3rd Trine, Fixed Element Metal): Honest, intelligent,straightforward, loyal, sense of justice and fair play, attractive, amicable,unpretentious, sociable, open-minded, idealistic, moralistic, practical, affectionate, sensitive, easy going. Can be cynical, lazy, cold, judgmental, pessimistic, worrier, stubborn, quarrelsome.11.Pig–豬 / 猪 (亥) (Boar in Japan and Elephant in Northern Thailand) (Yin, 4thTrine, Fixed Element Water): Honest, gallant, sturdy, sociable, peace-loving,patient, loyal, hard-working, trusting, sincere, calm, understanding, thoughtful,scrupulous, passionate, intelligent. Can be naïve, over-reliant, self-indulgent,gullible, fatalistic, materialistic.Ox - PatientYear of Birth: 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021Personality:Calm, diligent, modest, honest, straight-forward, easy-going but sometimes can be stubborn. A born leader, the ox has a tendency to inspire confidence in others. They hate failure and don't like to be challenged.Tiger - SensitiveYear of Birth: 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022Personality:Thoughtful, rebellious, sensitive, success-oriented, humanitarian, impatient and aggressive. Tigers are embodiment of lordliness and power. They are respected by other people, though they sometimes act antiauthoritarian and get into conflict with authority or elder people. Rabbit - ArticulateYear of Birth: 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023Personality:Popular, amiable, affectionate, sincere, and opportunistic. Rabbits enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. Sometimes they tend to get sentimental, but rarely lose temper. Being cautious and conservative, they are said to be financially lucky and will be successful in business.Dragon - HealthyYear of Birth: 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024Personality:Energetic, intelligent, gifted, healthy, charismatic, noble and brave. The dragon is a popular and respected individual. A natural born leader, the dragon tends to inspire trust and confidence, and is good at giving orders, though sometimes they can be tactless and brash.Snake - IsolatedYear of Birth: 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025Personality:Smart, intuitive, sympathetic, analytical, cautious, introverted and insecure. Snakes prefer to be loners, relying strongly on their own intuition and judgment, and have little faith in other’s judgment. They hold a stingy attitude towards money. Being financially lucky, they seldom worry about money.Horse - PopularYear of Birth: 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026Personality:Sharp-witted, cheerful, agile, open-minded, talkative and talented. Horses enjoy traveling, entertainment and large crowds. An indep endent thinker, the horse does not like to hear other peoples’ suggestions. They sometimes tend to talk too much and become impatientGoat - ElegantYear of Birth: 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027Personality:Gentle, calm, shy, creative, understanding, insecure and pessimistic. They worry a lot and like to complain. Appearance and material comfort are very important to them. They need lots of support, love, care, and reassurance.Monkey - CleverYear of Birth:1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028Personality:Upbeat, clever, inquisitive, sociable and flexible. They are good at solving problems and making decisions. Monkeys can be loose cannons because they lack self-control and give up easily. Rooster - Good ThinkersYear of Birth:1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029Personality:practical, meticulous, conservative, alert, shrewd and opinionated. Roosters do not get along very well with others because they seem boastful and emotionally cold. They like dreaming and bravado. Firm in sticking to their own decisions, they often speak their mind.Dog - LoyalYear of Birth:1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030Personality:Loyal, trustworthy, faithful, amicable and unpretentious. They excel in business, but have trouble finding mates. Dogs have a sharp tongue and tend to find faults with many things. Dogs often feel guilty of telling white lies, and sometimes are too sensitive and moodyPig - ChivalrousYear of Birth:1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031Personality:Polite, obliging, tolerant, sociable, naïve and perfectionist. Pigs make a wonderful companion. Though they tend not to make lots of friends, they keep a few real and loyal friends. They like helping others, but also expect the same from others. Pigs have good taste and enjoy fine things. When they face a problem, they solve it with fortitude and honesty.Learn Chinese-History and CultureICharacter of Persons under Each SignYear of the Rat -1912, 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020, 2032, 2044Though in people’s eyes, the rat is not adorable, and even some Chinese sayings that related to it have almost derogatory meanings, it ranged as the head of the Chinese zodiac. It was recognized as an animal with spirit, wit, alertness, delicacy, flexibility and vitality.People under the rat sign are usually smart and willing to accumulate wealth and to make efforts to be successful. Throughout their lives, there will be many other people who can bring great fortune to them. Thus despite timidity, most of them are happy and harmonious with others.Year of the Ox - 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033, 2045Ranked as the second zodiac, the ox has a large volume. In the life, people often used the ox to indicate something big or large in number. The ox is sedulous, simple, honest, and straightforward. Fractious people are said to have an ‘oxen temper’.People born in this year are probably honest, laborious, patient, obstinate, and poor at communication. Leaders in their career may not discover their abilities. In their old age, they would be bestowed with happiness. Women are usually good wives who pay attention to children’s education, but are likely to believe others’ cajolery, so should be cautious.Year of the Tiger - 1914, 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022, 2034, 2046Tigers, considered to be brave, cruel, forceful and terrifying, are the symbol of power and lordliness. In ancient times, people usually compared emperors or grandees with the tiger. Court officials often said that ‘accompanying the emperor is just like being at the side of a tiger’. There are also many legends on hunting tigers dealing with struggling against evil might.People born in the year of the tiger are tolerant, staunch, valiant, and respected. In their middle age, their fate may be uneven, but afterwards will enjoy a bright prospect. Their shortcoming is to project themselves before others. But most women under the tiger sign are intelligent, faithful and virtuous.Year of the Rabbit - 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023, 2036, 2047The rabbit has represented hope of the Chinese people for a long time. It is tender and lovely. The moon goddess Chang’e in Chinese legend had a rabbit as her pet, which stimulated the thought that only the rabbit was amiable enough to match her noble beauty. The Chinese character ‘Tu’ (rabbit) is part of ‘Yi’ (escape or leisure) indicating speed and distance. The Han people have a custom that a pregnant woman is not allowed to eat rabbit meat for fear that the child will be born with a harelip. The newborn is given paintings of children and rabbits representing that the child will have a peaceful and happy life.People born under the sign of the rabbit are gentle, sensitive, modest, and merciful and have strong memory. They like to communicate with others in a humorous manner. They cannot bear dull life, so they are good at creating romantic or interesting spice. But they lack meditative abilities and often sink money into ideas that may cause failures in their career.Year of the Dragon - 1916, 1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024, 2036, 2048The dragon enjoys a very high reputation in Chinese culture. It is the token of authority, dignity, honor, success, luck, and capacity. In ancient China, a dragon was thought to speed across the sky with divine power. Emperors entitled themselves exclusively as ‘dragon’; their thrones were called ‘dragon thrones’, their clothes ‘dragon gowns’.People under the sign of the dragon are lively, energetic and fortunate. They often can beleaders and try to go for perfection. When they meet with difficulties, they are not discouraged. But they are a little arrogant, and impatient, and women are over- confident. If they overcome these defects, they can have a brighter future.Year of the Snake - 1917, 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025, 2037, 2049In the Chinese zodiac, snake is listed after the dragon, but its place and the significance as the symbol of worship is far behind the dragon’s. The snake carries the meanings of malevolence, cattiness and mystery, as well as acumen, divination and the ability to distinguish herbs. In some places, people believe that a snake found in their court can bring delight. In Spring Festival, people like to paste onto their doors and windows the paper-cut ‘Fu’ character (happiness), combined with the snake twisting around a rabbit as a popular pattern indicating wealth.People born in the year of the snake often have a good temper, a skill of communicating, and a gracious morality, but they are likely to be jealous and suspicious. They should be cautious about discussion with others, as that might cause them to lose friendship and opportunities. Women under the sign of the snake do well in housework but are irritable. They might gradually enjoy happiness in their old age.Year of Horse - 1918, 1930, 1942, 1954,1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026, 2038, 2050The spirit of the horse is recognized to be the Chinese people’s ethos - making unremitting efforts to improve themselves. It is energetic, bright, warm-hearted, intelligent and able. Ancient people liked to designate an able person as ‘Qianli Ma’ (a horse that covers a thousand li a day).People born in the year of the horse have ingenious communicating techniques and in their community they always want to be in the limelight. They are active, clever, kind to others, and like to join in a venture career. They cannot bear too much constraint. However they are interested in only the superficial level of an object, neglecting the essence. Once they suffer from failure, they become pessimistic.Year of the Sheep - 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027, 2039, 2051The sheep is among the animals that people like most. It is gentle and calm. Since ancient times, people have learned to use its fleece to make writing brushes and skin to keep warm. As it is white, people describe delicate and precious white jade to be ’suet jade’. Thus it is close to the meaning of good things.People under the sign of the sheep are tender, polite, filial, clever, and kind-hearted. They have special sensitivity to art and beauty, faith in a certain religion and a special fondness for quiet living. They cope with business cautiously and circumspectly. In their daily life, they try to be economical. Women born in this year are willing to take good care of others, but they should avoid pessimism and hesitation.Year of the Monkey - 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028, 2040, 2052The monkey is a clever animal. People used to compare it to a smart person. During the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC - 476 BC), the dignified official title, marquis with the pronunciation ‘Hou’, was the same as the monkey’s. The monkey was thereby bestowed with auspicious meaning. It appeared on pictures pasted on the walls and doors to predict good fortune in officialdom.Most people born in the Year of the Monkey are lively, flexible, and versatile. They love moving and sports. To help others they put their own business aside. Whencommunicating, they do not like to be controlled and have a strong desire to present themselves. In their work, they will show amazing creativity. If they are not impatient and mouthy, they can gain more achievement.Year of the Rooster - 1921, 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029, 2041, 2053The rooster is almost the epitome of fidelity and punctuality. For ancestors who had no alarm clocks, the rooster’s crowing was significant, as it could awaken people to get up and start to work. Another symbolic meaning the rooster carries is exorcising evil spirits. People used to worship ancestors and believed in fortune telling for a long time.Roosters are considered to be honest, bright, communicative, ambitious and warm-hearted. They might be enthusiastic about something quickly, but soon might be impassive. They have strong self-respect and seldom rely on others. As most roosters are born pretty or handsome, they might have several loves in their lives, treating each lover seriously. If they can overcome their arrogance, they will make more progress.Year of the Dog - 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030, 2042, 2054The dog is the human’s friend who can understand the human’s spirit and obey its master, whether he is wealthy or not. TheChinese regard the dog as an auspicious animal. If a dog happens to come to a house, usually the host will be very glad to adopt it, for it symbolizes the coming of fortune. Poodles, especially black poodles, bring more luck. The masters of dogs are not only humans, but the immortal in legends as well. The invincible God Erlang used a wolf-dog mix to help him capture monsters. One born in the Year of Dog has a straightforward character. In their career and love, they are faithful, courageous, dexterous, smart and warm-hearted. Most women under this sign are appealing but lack stability. Correct this defect and good fortune will come to them.Year of the Pig - 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2020, 2031, 2043A pig is not as smart as a dog in understanding human thought. It likes sleeping and eating and becomes fat. Thus it usually features laziness and clumsiness. On the positive side, it behaves itself, has no calculation to harm others, and can bring affluence to people. Consequently, pigs were once regarded as wealth. People born in the Year of the Pig are honest and frank. They have a calm appearance and strong heart, but they lack patience and independence. As they do not like to talk in a roundabout way, they are thought to be unsociable. Luckily, they are tolerant and optimistic, so not until they become your friends can their virtue, advantages and fidelity to friendship be found.The link between the animal signs and the sixty year cycle is made through the earthly branches. Each of the 12 Earthly Branches is linked to one of the twelve animals as shown below.Branc hes Chinese CharacterAnimal Zi 子 RatChou 丑 OxYin 寅 TigerMao 卯 RabbitChen 晨 DragonSi 巳 SnakeWu 午 HorseWei 未 GoatShen 神 MonkeyYou 酉 RoosterXu 戌DogHai 亥PigEach of the Heavenly Stems is associated with an element. Jia (甲) and Yi (乙) are associated with wood while Bing (丙) and Ding (丁) with fire. Wu (戊) and Ji (己) are associated with Earth while Geng (庚) and Xin (辛) with Metal. Lastly Ren (任) and Gui (癸) are associated with water.Hence 1924 which carry the name Jia Zi is also known as a Wood Rat year since Jia is associated with wood while Zi is associated with the Rat. The following year Yi Chou and is a Wood Ox year since Yi is wood while Chou is link to the Ox. This Stem Branch pairing goes on to form a 60-year cycle.The Chinese Lunar calendar year does not begin on the same day every year. It can fall somewhere between late January and late February of the Western or Gregorian calendar.Click here to find out your Chinese zodiac using your date of birth.People born under each of the animal sign will display characteristics related to the animal sign for example the tiger is fierce, the snake cunning while the dog is loyal.These characteristics are further modified by the Stem. Take the Rat for example. You can be a Wood Rat (1924, 1984), Fire Rat (1936, 1996), Earth Rat (1948, 2008), Metal Rat (1960, 2020) or Water Rat (1972, 2032).According to the Chinese zodiac, Rat people are highly adaptable. They are sociable, intelligent, polite and humorous. They make friends easily but do not form deep friendships. They have strong imagination, good judgment and can translate ideas into reality but underneath a carefree and happy exterior they can be calculating and miserly.However not all Rats are equal. You are luckier if you are a Metal Rat (1960, 2020). You will be recognized, have support from friends and be prosperous and successful in your career. On the other hand if you are a Wood Rat (1924, 1984) you are likely to be plagued by illness and accidents and will not get support from relatives and friends.The pairing of Stem and Branch is also extended to the month. For example the first lunar month is linked to the Branch Yin (tiger) and a corresponding Stem. This is extended to the day and time. For example the hour between 11 PM and 1 AM is link to the Branch Zi (Rat) and a corresponding stem. These additional Stem and Branch pairs in the month, day and time of birth further modifies your luck. For example a person born in the first lunar month in a Wood Rat year (1924, 1984) is likely to be straightforward and can be independent and calm even under duress. If this person is also born during the between the hours 11 PM and 1 AM, then he or she may also be thrifty or even stingy.For most people the Chinese zodiac is the animal sign of the year of birth. At a deeper level it can include the Stem of the year as well as the Stem and Branch pair of the month, day and hour of birth. They further influence the destiny and luck of the person.。
中国的生肖有哪些英语作文
中国的生肖有哪些英语作文Chinese Zodiac: An Emblem of Cultural Heritage。
The Chinese Zodiac, also known as Shengxiao (生肖), is a system that assigns an animal to each year in a repeating 12-year cycle. This cultural tradition holds significant importance in Chinese culture, representing a blend of astrology, mythology, and folklore. In this essay, we delve into the depths of the Chinese Zodiac, exploring its origins, significance, and how it continues to influence Chinese culture today.Origins of the Chinese Zodiac。
The origins of the Chinese Zodiac trace back thousands of years to ancient China. Legend has it that the Jade Emperor, the ruler of the heavens, summoned all the animals on earth for a race. The order in which they arrived determined their position in the zodiac cycle. The rat cleverly hitched a ride on the ox's back and won the raceby jumping off ahead of the finish line, securing the first position. The other animals followed in the order of their arrival, establishing the 12-year cycle.Significance of Each Animal。
四级段落翻译7-(12生肖)-答案解析
• 为了让人们更好地记住年份，我们的祖先 用12只动物来代表年份，即“十二生肖” （Chinese Zodiac）。每一年由一种动物代 表，每隔12年进行一个循环，从鼠开始， 以猪为结尾。每一种动物还有其独特的文 化内涵（cultural connotation)。例如，牛 年出生的人据说“勤奋、冷静、可靠”，
in the Year of Ox is said to be hard
working, calm, and reliable, while the
person born in the year of Tiger is powerful,
brave, and impatient.
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• 4. 十二生肖在亚洲的其他国家，如韩国和 日本也很流行。
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• 第2句中的“每隔12年进行一个循环”可以 用every 12 year comes in a circle表达，主 语every 12 years 为整体概念的单数名词。
“从鼠开始，以猪为结尾”用现在分词短 语beginning with Rat and ending with Pig 来表达，作“循环”的后置定语。
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代表 represent 独特的 unique 勤奋的 hard working 虎年 the year of Tiger 急躁的 impatient 以…结尾 end with
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• 第1句中的“为了让人们更好地记住年份”， 如果直译成in order to make people remember the years more easily,表达不够 地道，有中国式英语的感觉。“让人们” 是汉语中约定俗成的表达，可省译，此处 即可译为 in order to remember。 “即‘十 二生肖’”可紧跟上文，用which引导的非 限制性定语从句来表达。
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Ten Heavenly Stems(十天干)：
甲（jiǎ） 乙（yǐ） 丙（bǐng） 丁（dīng） 戊（wù） 己（jǐ） 庚（gēng） 辛（xīn） 壬（rén） 癸（guǐ）
Sort Rank
Rat
Ox
tiger
Rabbit
Dragon
Snake
HorseSheepMnkeyRooster
Dog
Pig
Why these animals are arranged in this order?
子时：夜晚十一时到凌晨一时，此时老鼠最为活跃。 丑时：凌晨一时到三时，牛正在反刍。 寅时：三时到五时，此时老虎到处游荡觅食，最为凶猛。 卯时：五时到七时，这时太阳尚未升起，月亮还挂在天上， 此时玉兔捣药正忙。 辰时：上午七时到九时，这正是神龙行雨的好时光。 巳时：九时到十一时，蛇开始活跃起来。 午时：上午十一时到下午一时，阳气正盛，正是天马行空的时候。 未时：下午一时到三时，羊在这时吃草，会长得更壮。 申时：下午三时到五时，这时猴子活跃起来。 酉时：五时到七时，夜幕降临，鸡开始归窝。 戌时：晚上七时到九时，狗开始守夜。 亥时：晚上九时到十一时，此时万籁俱寂，猪正在鼾睡。
3. 【牛耳之盟】古代歃血为盟。 4. 【牛衣对泣】比喻贫贱夫妇生活困苦的情形。 5. 【牛山濯濯】(1)形容山区林木被砍伐殆尽。(2)转化其义，形容一个人头顶 光秃秃的样子。
6. 【牛角挂书】形容勤奋向学。与「悬梁刺股」、「囊萤夜读」、「凿壁借 光」意同。
7. 【牛鬼蛇神】(1)形容一个人面貌丑陋吓人。(2)比喻行事荒诞凶恶之人。 8. 【牛头马面】(1)形容一个人面貌丑陋吓人。(2)比喻行事荒诞凶恶之人。 9. 【牛马风尘】形容人奔走於道途，风尘仆仆，非常劳累。 10. 【牛溲马勃】比喻低贱之人或物。 11. 【牛鼎烹鸡】比喻大材小用。 12. 【牛头不对马嘴】比喻两件事完全不能凑在一起，通常用来形容一个人答 非所问。
Chinese Zodiac 十二生肖英文译法
Dog loyalty, 戌狗
Pig chivalrous. 亥猪
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Rat charm, 子鼠
Ox patient, 丑牛
Tiger ulate, 卯兔
Dragon healthy, 辰龙
Snake deep, 巳蛇
Horse popular, 午马
Goat elegant, 未羊
Monkey clever, 申猴
Chinese Zodiac 十二生肖英文译法
英语中，当谈个人出生的属相时，表达为“ What animal sign were you born under? 你属什么？ I was born in the year of the Rat./Mine is the Rat. 我属鼠。” 汉语中，人们往往以十二生肖中的动物来比喻人，即把不同 ( 性格、特征、习性等 ) 的人比作动物，如常以“毒如蛇蝎”，“笨猪”、“胆小如鼠”来比喻心毒手辣的人、笨人、胆小怯懦的人等。英语中同样可用十二生肖中的动物喻人，其所表达的意思不尽相同。从下面的十二生肖英语翻译中就能看出各种属相在英语中表达的意义。
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4. People born under this sign are intelligent, entertaining, strongwilled and generous to friends. They like to be noticed, just like the animal which performs an important task each morning.
A. Rat
B. Snake Mao Ze-Dong, Indira Gandhi, and US presidents JFK and Abraham Lincoln.
can also be hot-tempered and overly critical. It doesn't say if
they are good at finding their way through mazes.
A. Rat
B. Dog C. Horse D. Tiger
According to legend, when Buddha called a meeting of all the animals, cat and rat made a deal that whoever woke up first should wake the other, but rat broke his promise so cat got there late and has no sign. This is supposedly the reason that cats kill rats.
5. In Western cultures this animal is often considered creepy, but in the Chinese zodiac it is intelligent, talented, determined and a good organizer. On the downside, people born under this sign can be mysterious and are capable of lying, as well as bearing grudges for a long time. They make good politicians.
A. Rabbit
B. Dog
C. Snake
D. Rat
A Dog’s lucky gemstone (宝 石) is the diamond.
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3. Stephen King was born under this sign. Its members are open, honest and straightforward but can be too trusting. The animal symbolizes good luck, wealth and prosperity both in China and many Western countries.
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The Sheng xiao, better known as Chinese Zodiac, are 12 animals which are representatives of years. Each year of the 12-year cycle is named after one of the original 12 animals. Each animal has a different personality and different characteristics.
A. Rooster
B. Snake C. Dragon D. Fish
Liu Che, Great Emperor Wu of Han, Zhu Geliang, Aristotle are roosters.
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1. This is the first sign in the Chinese zodiac. People born under
this sign tend to be imaginative, charming and generous, but
A. Sheep
B. Pig
C. Rabbit
D. Dragon
Because of their trusting nature, pigs should avoid going into business as they can be easily cheated.
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2. This sign gets along well with horse, rabbit, tiger and is man's best friend. These people are loyal, honest and affectionate but often unlucky in love. A famous person born under this sign was Winston Churchill.