Chinese Zodiac

The 12 Animals of the Chinese Zodiac

The Zodiac animals are very popular in China and appear in many places.

Year of the Rat19361948196019721984199620082020

Rats are:honestclever

talkativeenergeticambitiouscharming

imaginative

Year of the OX1937 1949 1961 1973 1985

1997 2009 2021

The Ox is:patienthonest

dependabletolerant

determinedhard-working

strong

Year of the Tiger19381950196219741986199820102022

Tigers are:emotionalsensitive

bravedaring

sympatheticpowerful

Year of the Rabbit

1939 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999

2011 2023

Rabbits are: lucky peaceful virtuous kind articulate reserved

conscientious

Year of the Dragon19401952196419761988200020122024

Dragons are:excitable

strongbrave

powerfultrustworthy

sensitiveenergetic

Year of the Snake19411953196519771989200120132025

Snakes are:determined

calmsympathetic

elegantwise

passionate

Year of the Horse194219541966

1978 1990 2002 2014 2026

Horses are:fun independent talented cheerful perceptive popular

Year of the Goat1943 1955

19671979 19912003 2015

2027

Goats are:elegantartisticgentle

tender-heartedloving

charmingcompassionate

Year of the Monkey

19441956196819791992200420162028

Monkeys are:clever

inventiveskillful

confidententhusiastic

flexiblehappy

Year of the Rooster19451957196919811993200520172029

Roosters are:

adventurouscapable

kindhard-working

talentedpunctual

Year of the Dog19461958197019821994200620182030

Dogs are:affectionate

loyalgenerous

helpfulsportinghonest

Year of the Pig19471959197119831995200720192031

Pigs are:noble

helpfulforgivinghonestsincere

chivalrous

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