Chinese title: Chart of the corresponding meanings of zodiac signs and birth year (printable PDF version)
I. Introduction
In traditional Chinese culture, the zodiac signs carry rich historical and cultural connotations. Each zodiac animal not only represents a specific year, but also contains hopes, traits and destinies. This article will detail the correspondence between the zodiac signs and the year of birth, as well as the meaning of each zodiac sign, and present it in the form of a printable PDF chart for readers’ reference and collection.
2. The zodiac signs and the corresponding year
1. Rat: Born in the year of Gengzi, the annual cycle is headed by the rat, which corresponds approximately to every four years of the Gregorian calendar. The rat represents resourcefulness and flexibility.
2. Ox: Born in the year of Xin Chou. The ox symbolizes industriousness and tenacity.
3. Tiger: Born in the year of Renyin. The tiger represents courage and strength.
4. Rabbit: Born in the year of the Lunar New Year. The rabbit symbolizes meekness and wit.
5. Dragon: Born in the year of Jiachen. The dragon is a mascot in Chinese culture, symbolizing power and good luck.
6. Snake: Born in the year of Otomi. The snake represents wisdom and mystery.
7. Ma: Born in the year of Bingwu. The horse symbolizes galloping and vitality.
8. Sheep: Born in Ding Weinian (note: called “monkey” in some areas). Sheep represent gentleness and kindness.
9. Monkey: Born in the year of Wushen. The monkey symbolizes wit and intelligence.
10. Rooster: Born in the year of Jiyou. The chicken represents the spirit of hard work and early riser.
11. Dog: Born in the year of Gengxu or Renxu. The dog symbolizes loyalty and courage.
12Volcano Adventure. Pig: Born in the year of Xinhai or the year of Guihai. The pig symbolizes wealth and good fortune.
3. The meaning and characteristics of the zodiac signs
Each zodiac sign has its own unique personality traits and symbolisms, which often reflect people’s observation and perception of these animals and are integrated into the culture. For example, Rat people are often considered to be witty and intelligent, and Ox people are hardworking and steadfast. These traits not only affect people’s identification with the zodiac sign, but also reflect people’s classification and expectations of personality types.
Fourth, the zodiac zodiac and fate
In traditional Chinese numerology, the zodiac sign is also believed to influence an individual’s fate and fortune. Although modern science cannot confirm this notion, it is still the concern and belief of many people. People often predict their fortunes in marriage, career, etc., according to their zodiac signs, and take some special measures to achieve good luck on specific festivals such as the natal year.
5. Printable PDF charts
In order to facilitate readers’ reference and collection, we have specially produced a PDF printed chart containing the meaning of the 12 zodiac signs and the year of birth. By downloading the chart, readers can clearly understand the correspondence between each zodiac sign and the year, as well as the meaning of each zodiac sign.
VI. Conclusion
The zodiac signs are an important part of traditional Chinese culture, which is not only a way to record time, but also contains people’s yearning and pursuit of a better life. By understanding and recognizing the cultural connotations of the 12 zodiac signs, we can not only better understand the traditional Chinese culture, but also enhance respect and appreciation for different cultures. Hopefully, this article and the accompanying PDF charts will help readers better understand and learn about the zodiac signs.
(Note: The corresponding zodiac year mentioned in this article is for reference only, and the specific division of the zodiac year may be slightly different due to the lunar calendar algorithm, so it is recommended that readers confirm it in conjunction with the lunar calendar when querying.) ）
