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  1. The Chinese zodiac is a traditional classification scheme based on the Chinese calendar that assigns an animal and its reputed attributes to each year in a repeating twelve-year cycle. In traditional Chinese culture, the Chinese zodiac is very important and exists as a reflection of Chinese philosophy and culture . [2]

    • Dragon

      Zodiac dragon. The dragon (simplified Chinese: 龙;...

    • Rabbit

      Zodiac Hare, showing the tù (兔) character for Hare. The...

    • Rat

      The Rat or Mouse ( 鼠) is the first of the repeating 12-year...

    • Pig

      Zodiac pig, showing the zhū (猪) character for pig Chinese...

    • Tiger

      Zodiac tiger, showing the hǔ (虎) character for tiger. The...

    • Year of the Rat. Rat (鼠 / Shǔ) People born in the year of the Rat like saving and collecting. They never have hard times financially and live organized lives.
    • Year of the Ox. Ox (牛 / Niu) People born in the year of the Ox are hard workers and have a strong sense of responsibility. Even if they run into difficulty during work, they’ll persevere through.
    • Year of the Tiger. Tiger (虎 / Hǔ) People born in the year of the Tiger are independent and have high self-esteem. They enjoy being the leader and protector of average people.
    • Year of the Rabbit. Rabbit (兔 / Tù) People born in the year of the Rabbit are gentle, quiet and polite. They are patient, intelligent and chic. Their sense of responsibility and attention to detail lead to great career success.
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  3. Feb 1, 2024 · Learn more about our review process. Started thousands of years ago, the Chinese zodiac, also known as Chinese astrology, has 12 animal signs that rotate each year to form a 12-year cycle. The ...

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  4. Written by Ruby Zhao Updated Dec. 27, 2023. Chinese zodiac years are represented by 12 animals. Each Chinese lunar year has a Chinese zodiac sign animal. The Chinese zodiac year's stsarting date is a little different from the Gregorian year. It starts from Chinese New Year.

  5. Built around a cycle of twelve years, each represented by an animal, the Chinese Zodiac is deeply ingrained in the cultural and spiritual life of many Asian societies. Beyond being a fascinating cosmological system, it provides insight into individual personality traits, potential strengths and weaknesses, compatibility in relationships, and ...

  6. As mentioned above, in the Chinese Zodiac, twelve animals represent a twelve-year cycle, including the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat (or Sheep), Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. The Korean Zodiac follows a similar structure, with slight variations in the selection and order of animals.

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