12. Introduction to the Chinese zodiac corresponding animals and year tables and images
Introduction: China’s 12 zodiac signs have a long history, and each zodiac has a unique cultural story and historical connotation behind it. In this article, we will explore the origins of the zodiac signs, their historical background, the names of their animals, the division of the years, and the images associated with them. I hope that through this article, readers will have a deeper understanding of the essence of traditional Chinese culture.
1. Overview of the zodiac
The Chinese zodiac signs are Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and PigCô bé quàng khăn đỏ. These zodiac animals are closely connected to traditional Chinese culture and embody people’s observation and understanding of the natural world. Each zodiac sign has its own unique symbolism and personality traits, and is widely used in the calculation of lunar years, numerology, and other fields.
2. Comparison table of zodiac signs and years
The following is a list of the corresponding years of the 12 zodiac signs (starting with the most recent year):
Zodiac|Year|Year Comparison|Image Features|
|——|——|———-|———-|
|Mouse|2023|Agile and flexible|The image of the mouse is vigorous, good at making holes, symbolizing wit and intelligence.|
|Ox|2022|Industrious and tenacious|Ox has a strong physique and full of endurance, representing the spirit of diligence and perseverance
|Tiger|2021|Brave and mighty|Tiger is the king of beasts, brave and mighty, symbolizing strength and courage.|
|rabbit|2020|docile and cute|rabbit is docile and cute, good at jumping, representing wit and caution.|
|Dragon|The reincarnation point before the Spring Festival every year may be encountered (“Chenlong”, the change of one day can be determined to belong to Geng). In special cases, the year of the arrival of the New Year can also be recognized as the year of the zodiac of the previous year (for example, after the end of the Year of the Dragon in the lunar calendar, it is the Year of the Snake in the lunar calendar). The year of the dragon can be seen as a symbol of the year that is varied and mysterious. The dragon is a mythical beast that soars through the clouds and symbolizes authority and auspiciousness
|Snake|There is a reincarnation once every 12 years (such as the year of the Gengchen snake). The snake is a symbol of calm and thoughtful thinking in Chinese culture, representing wisdom and mystery
|Horse|Every six years, the zodiac is a year of reincarnation (such as the year of the horse). The gallop represents the ability to run freely, the hope for the future and the expectation of the unknown, and the desire to explore progress, which is deeply loved by the public. The running horse is a sign of success in the career, and the meaning is a deep expression and symbolism. The horse symbolizes freedom and vitality, and represents progress and success
|Sheep|(According to the lunar calendar, after the end of each year, the winter solstice is the Lunar New Year, and the beginning of spring is the beginning of the new year). The gentle and peaceful characteristics of sheep represent people’s yearning and pursuit of a harmonious society, as well as the moral implication of filial piety to parents and thrift. In ancient times, sheep were also a symbol of auspiciousness, such as the appearance of mascots, which were inseparable from the existence of sheep. The sheep represents auspiciousness and harmony. The monkey belongs to the primate in the zodiac, symbolizing liveliness, good motivation, intelligence, intelligence, humorous and interesting, liking to be free and carefree, and the unique image of carefree, is also the embodiment of many people’s strength in the world without fear of hardship and willingness to create interesting and wonderful; With the praise of the Monkey King Wukong in Chinese culture, it also represents people’s worship of wisdom and strength. The monkey represents wisdom and courage. The rooster belongs to the bird animal in the zodiac sign, and the animal image represents industriousness and kindness. The chicken represents industriousness and diligence. The dog symbolizes loyalty and courage in the Chinese zodiac, representing loyalty to its owner and duty to protect the homeland. Dogs represent loyalty and protection. The pig is the last animal in the zodiac, representing the perfection and auspiciousness, the simplicity of the pig symbolizes wealth, auspiciousness, good luck rolling in, the honest and kind character has been recognized and appreciated by the masses, and other characteristics have gradually been widely loved, and are endowed with deep meaning of the zodiac connotation, where the signs are located, etc., the characteristics of the collection of special folk thoughts, traditional consciousness, concepts and other cultural characteristics, such as outstanding performance, etc., in which the meaning expressed is very rich. The pig represents fulfillment and auspiciousness, wealth and far-reaching meaning, and the cultural elements are also deeply popular, and the performance is extraordinary, widely welcomed by the public, and the protagonist mascot in the folk festivals. The traditional Chinese zodiac is not only widely used in the field of agricultural production, but also has received great attention and respect in daily life, and the twelve zodiac signs fully reflect the charm of China’s history and culture, is the unique inheritance of the Chinese national culture and the expression of the essence of wisdom, and is also our common cultural heritage, which needs to be inherited and carried forward. To sum up, we can feel that the cultural connotation behind the 12 zodiac signs is very rich, whether it is as a calendar or reflected in the spirit of cultural concepts, each zodiac contains the Chinese’s understanding of life and human nature, which is a unique national cultural essence. When we interpret the connotation of the zodiac, we will slowly unravel the code of the ancient culture of the Chinese nation for thousands of years, add more interesting to ourselves, new enlightenment and experience yearning for a better world, and make people feel a lot, proud, charming, infinitely stimulating, endless creative vitality, rich connotation, long-standing unique humanistic value, presenting a colorful and charming scene, the future will continue to continue, inherit and carry forward the important cultural essenceRed Boy. Conclusion: The Chinese zodiac signs are an important part of Chinese traditional culture, they are not only simple animal symbols, but also reflect the understanding and wisdom of Chinese people on the universe, nature and society, which are worthy of our cherishing and inheritance, hoping that through this article, everyone will have a deeper understanding and understanding of the Chinese zodiac signs, and jointly inherit and carry forward China’s excellent traditional culture.
