Cultural Note
Clap for yourself! We hope that you have been enjoying the learning journey this week, and you’re more welcomed to share your learning experience with us in the Comments.
Now it’s time for fun and relaxing. Let’s read the following story and learn about the 12 Chinese zodiac animals.
_The Chinese zodiac, known as 生肖(ShēngXiāo) or 属相(ShǔXiàng), features 12 animal signs in this order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.
Chinese New Year’s Day changes every year in the western calendar. There are 12 zodiac signs represented by animals, and every year there is a different one. After twelve years, the cycle repeats itself.
The 12 Chinese zodiac animals in a cycle are not only used to represent years in China, but also believed to influence people’s personalities, career, compatibility, marriage, and fortune.
Enjoy your time and see you next week!
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