12 Chinese Zodiac Animal Signs

Chinese Language & Culture : 

Chinese Language & Culture Instructor: Ms. Shen 2009 – 2010 School Year Sample Content

12 Chinese Zodiac Animal Signsshí èr shen xiao 12 ? ? : 

12 Chinese Zodiac Animal Signsshí èr shen xiao 12 ? ?

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? shu ?níu ?hu ?tù ?lóng ?shé ?ma ?yáng ?hóu ?ji ?gou ?zhu The Story 2009 2010

? shu : 

? shu 1948 1960 1972 1984 1996 2008 2020 Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of their pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey. ??

?níu : 

?níu 1949 1961 1973 1985 1997 2009 2021 Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster. ??

?hu : 

?hu 1950 1962 1974 1986 1998 2010 2022 Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog. ??

?tù : 

?tù 1951 1963 1975 1987 1999 2011 2023 Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rabbit enjoy being surrounded by family and friends. They’re popular, compassionate, sincere, and they like to avoid conflict and are sometimes seen as pushovers. Rabbits enjoy home and entertaining at home. Compatible with Goat or Pig. ??

?lóng : 

?lóng 1952 1964 1976 1988 2000 2012 2024 A powerful sign, those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dragon are energetic and warm-hearted, charismatic, lucky at love and egotistic. They’re natural born leaders, good at giving orders and doing what’s necessary to remain on top. Compatible with Monkey and Rat. ??

?shé : 

?shé 1953 1965 1977 1989 2001 2013 2025 Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox. ??

?ma : 

?ma 1954 1966 1978 1990 2002 2014 2026 Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger. ??

?yáng : 

?yáng 1955 1967 1979 1991 2003 2015 2027 Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Goat enjoy being alone in their thoughts. They’re creative, thinkers, wanderers, unorganized, high-strung and insecure, and can be anxiety-ridden. They need lots of love, support and reassurance. Appearance is important, too. Compatible with Pig or Rabbit. ??

?hóu : 

?hóu 1956 1968 1980 1992 2004 2016 2028 Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, and their morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon. ??

?ji : 

?ji 1957 1969 1981 1993 2005 2017 2029 Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rooster are practical, resourceful, observant, analytical, straightforward, trusting, honest, perfectionists, neat and conservative. Compatible with Ox or Snake. ??

?gou : 

?gou 1958 1970 1982 1994 2006 2018 2030 Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dog are loyal, faithful, honest, distrustful, often guilty of telling white lies, temperamental, prone to mood swings, dogmatic and sensitive. Dogs excel in business but have trouble finding mates. Compatible with Tiger or Horse. ??

?zhu : 

?zhu 1959 1971 1983 1995 2007 2019 2031 Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them. Then, look out! They’re intelligent always seeking more knowledge, and are exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat. ??

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? ? (The Story) There is a story that tells how the animals were matched to the cycle of years. A long, long time ago, the Jade Emperor invited all the animals to a meeting to give each of them a “year.” When the cat heard the news, he told his friend the rat about it and the two animals decided to go to the meeting the next day. However, the next day the rat did not wake the cat. The cat, like all cats, loved to nap and slept through the morning. Therefore, the cat did not make it to the meeting on time and did not get a “year.” This is why there is no year of the Cat and this is why cats hate rats.

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The rat, however, was the first one to arrive at the meeting and received the first “year.” But he had to play a trick to be the first one there. He knew that a small animal like him would not be able to compete with the others, so he begged the ox to let him ride on its head. The ox agreed and they went together. Just before they arrived, the rat jumped off the ox's head and got to the finish line first. This is why the year of the Rat is the first year in the cycle and the year of the ox is second. ??

2009 nián shì níu nián 2009 ? ? ? ? : 

2009 nián shì níu nián 2009 ? ? ? ? ??

2010 nián shì hu nián 2010 ? ? ? ? : 

2010 nián shì hu nián 2010 ? ? ? ? ??

The End? ? : 

The End? ? ??