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Today’s topic is the Rooster.
Those who were born in the year of the 鸡 (Rooster) are known to have particularly 敏锐的反应 (keen instincts). They are fond of 开玩笑 (making jokes). They have a particular 天赋 (natural talent) in the arena of 创造 (creation). That is to say that they 擅长 (are good at) anything having to with music or art, although they don’t normally have a 倾向 (tendency) for this to be in their 从事 (undertake[n]) industry. One thing For Roosters to watch out for is that sometimes Roosters set goals which can be impossible to achieve, thus leading them to 遭到 (encounter, see notes) disappointment. Famous Rooster people include Eric Clapton, Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, Van Morrison, Yoko Ono, and Peter Ustinov.
Years of the Rooster: 1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, and 2029.
鸡 ji1 chicken/rooster
敏锐 min3rui4 keen
反应 fan2ying4 reflex/reaction
开玩笑 kai1wan2xiao4 make jokes
天赋 tian1fu4 natural gift
创造 chuang4zao4 create
擅长 shan4chang2 to be good at
倾向 qing2xiang4 tendency
从事 cong2shi4 to engage in
遭到 zao1dao4 encounter (of something bad)
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Today’s topic is the Monkey.
People born in the year of the 猴 (monkey) are known to be quite 活泼 (vivacious) like the Dragon and also 灵巧 (handy). What makes the Monkey unique is their high dedication to 侠义 (chivalry) and their tendency to 放弃 (abandon) whatever they’re doing to help a friend. That said, the Monkey can be tricky. Monkeys love to 说大话 (exaggerate) and have an overwhelming amount of 进取心 (ambition). Interestingly, while Monkeys often enjoy 读书 (reading books) as a hobby, they are said to be unable to 专心 (focus/pay attention) in other affairs. One thing is for sure, if a Monkey is looking at a job, then he/she must have 兴趣(interest) or success will be impossible. Famous Monkey people include: Harry Houdini, Will Smith, and David Copperfield.
Years of the Monkey: 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, and 2028.
Words
猴 hou2 monkey
活泼 huo3po1 vivacious
灵巧 ling2qiao2 handy
侠义 xia2yi4 chivalry
放弃 fang4qi4 abandon
说大话 shuo1da4hua4 say exaggerated or foolish things
进取心 jin4qu3xin1 ambition, “go and get it”-ness
读书 du2shu1 reading
专心 zhuan1xin1 focus/attention
兴趣 xing4qu4 interest
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Today’s post is about the Sheep.
People born in the year of the 羊 (sheep) are strong in the cogitation department. Their thoughts are both 深沉 (deep) and 伶俐 (witty). This may explain why their 宗教信念 (religious beliefs) and 孝心 (loyalty to the family) are so strong. Sheep also have a particular 趣味 (interest) towards 美术 (art) and 工艺 (handicrafts), but above all Sheep are said to have an extremely good 命运 (fate). Famous Sheep include Jamie Foxx, Harry Connick, Jr., Nicole Kidman, and Mark Twain.
Years of the Sheep: 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, and 2027
Words
羊 yang2 sheep
深沉 shen1chen2 deep
伶俐 ling2li4 witty
宗教 zong1jiao4 religion
信念 xin4nian4 belief
孝心 xiao4xin1 filial piety
趣味 qu4wei4 interest
美术 mei3shu4 art
工艺 gong1yi4 crafts
命运 ming4yun4 fate/destiny
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Today’s topic is the Horse.
For those who were born in the year of the 马 (horse), an opportunity to 出风头 (be in the limelight) is never passed up. They are rather 巧妙 (clever) in social situations. One thing that stands out about the horse, however, is the inability to 保守秘密 (keep secrets). Like the free-roaming animal, Horse people are fond of 旅行 (traveling). Their personality is not all free-wheeling, however, as the Horse also tends to have a 悲观 (pessimistic) rather than 乐观 (optimistic) outlook and tends to 牺牲 (sacrifice) too easily. Despite these traits, the Horse is bent on living a 奢侈 (luxurious) lifestyle, which should not be difficult to attain as the Horse excels in moneymaking. Famous Horses include Barbara Streisand, Harrison Ford, Mike Tyson, and Clint Eastwood.
Years of the Horse: 1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, and 2026
Words
马 ma3 horse
出风头 chu1 feng1tou2 be in the limelight
巧妙 qiao3miao4 clever
保守 bao2shou3 (here- to keep, as in secrets) other meanings include “(politically) conservative”
秘密 mi4mi4 secret(s)
旅行 lü3xing2 travel
悲观 bei1guan1 pessimistic
乐观 le4guan1 optimistic
牺牲 xi1sheng1 sacrifice
奢侈 she1chi3 luxurious
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Today’s topic is the Snake.
For the people who were born in the year of the 蛇 (snake), they are fortunate individuals. Their 才智 (knowledge and talent) coupled with their fondness for 交际 (social intercourse) makes for a very good foundation. Indeed, their 高尚 (lofty) personal character sets up to do big things. However, Snake people may lose out on some of these things because of their tendency to jump right into 争论 (debate/argument). That said, with their friends they can be rather 亲切 (amiable) and 热情 (passionate), even though their 外表 (outward appearance) comes across as being both 淡漠 (aloof) and 冷静 (cool/cold). Famous Snake people include Muhammad Ali, Bob Dylan, Jacqueline Onassis, Pablo Picasso, and Oprah Winfrey.
Years of the Snake: 1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, or 2025
Words
蛇 she2 snake
才智 cai2zhi4 talented and intelligent
交际 jiao1ji4 social intercourse
高尚 gao1shang4 noble, lofty
争论 zheng1lun4 debate, contend, argue
亲切 qin1qie4 amiable, friendly
热情 re4qing2 passionate
外表 wai4biao3 outward appearance
淡漠 dan4mo4 aloof
冷静 leng3jing4 cold, cool
