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The name New Year in Chinese / Japanese...

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Personalize your custom “New Year” project by clicking the button next to your favorite “New Year” title below...


  1. 100 Years of Happy Marriage

  2. Year-In Year-Out Have Abundance

  3. Happy New Year

  4. Life is Short

  5. Month of March

  6. Rat / Mouse

  7. Ox / Bull / Cow

  8. Tiger

  9. Rabbit / Hare

10. Dragon

11. Snake / Serpent

12. Horse

13. Goat / Sheep

14. Monkey

15. Rooster / Chicken

16. Dog

17. Boar / Pig

18. Year Of The Water Rabbit

19. Year of the Water Rabbit

20. Wood Rat

21. Wood Ox/Bull

22. Fire Tiger

23. Fire Rabbit

24. Earth Dragon

25. Earth Snake

26. Golden/Metal Horse

27. Golden/Metal Goat/Sheep

28. Water Monkey

29. Water Rooster

30. Wood Dog

31. Wood Pig/Boar

32. Fire Rat

33. Fire Ox/Bull

34. Earth Tiger

35. Earth Rabbit

36. Golden/Metal Dragon

37. Golden/Metal Snake

38. Water Horse

39. Water Goat/Sheep

40. Wood Monkey

41. Wood Rooster

42. Fire Dog

43. Fire Pig/Boar

44. Earth Rat

45. Earth Ox/Bull

46. Golden/Metal Tiger

47. Golden/Metal Rabbit

48. Water Dragon

49. Water Snake

50. Wood Horse

51. Wood Goat/Sheep

52. Fire Monkey

53. Fire Rooster

54. Earth Dog

55. Earth Pig/Boar

56. Golden/Metal Rat

57. Golden/Metal Ox/Bull

58. Water Tiger

59. Water Rabbit

60. Wood Dragon

61. Wood Snake

62. Fire Horse

63. Fire Goat/Sheep

64. Earth Monkey

65. Earth Rooster

66. Golden/Metal Dog

67. Golden/Metal Pig/Boar

68. Water Rat

69. Water Ox/Bull

70. Wood Tiger

71. Wood Rabbit

72. Fire Dragon

73. Fire Snake

74. Earth Goat/Sheep

75. Golden/Metal Monkey

76. Golden/Metal Rooster

77. Water Dog

78. Water Pig/Boar

79. Earth Horse


100 Years of Happy Marriage

 bǎi nián hǎo hé
100 Years of Happy Marriage Scroll

百年好合 is a wish or greeting, often heard at Chinese weddings, for a couple to have 100 good years together.

Some will translate this more naturally into English as: “May you live a long and happy life together.”

The character breakdown:
百 = 100
年 = Years
好 = Good (Happy)
合 = Together

Year-In Year-Out Have Abundance

 nián nián yǒu yú
Year-In Year-Out Have Abundance Scroll

年年有餘 is a common proverb or wish of prosperity you'll hear around the time of Chinese New Year.

Directly translated character by character, it means “Year Year Have Surplus.” A more natural English translation including the deeper meaning would be “Every Year may you Have Abundance in your life.”

On a side note, this phrase often goes with a gift of something related to fish. This is because the last character, “yu” which means surplus or abundance, has exactly the same pronunciation in Mandarin as the word for “fish.”

This is also one of the most common titles for traditional paintings that feature koi fish.

In China, this phrase might make an odd wall scroll - a customer asked especially for this common phrase which is why it appears here. See my other abundance-related words if you want a wall scroll that will seem more comfortable in Chinese culture.

Note: This can be pronounced in Korean, but it's not a commonly used term.


See Also:  Prosperity | Good Fortune

Happy New Year

 xīn nián kuài lè
Happy New Year Scroll

If you want to wish someone a happy new year, 新年快樂 is the way.

You can hang this up during Western New Years (Dec 31st - Jan 1st) and keep it up until after Chinese New Year which happens in either January or February of each year (it changes from year to year because China uses a lunar calendar).

Life is Short

A 100-year-old is but a traveler passing through this life

 bǎi suì guāng yīn rú guò kè
Life is Short Scroll

百歲光陰如過客 directly translates as: [Even a] hundred-year-old [person] is [just a] traveler passing by.

The simple message is, “Human life is short.” Of course, there is an unspoken suggestion that you should make the best of your time here on earth.

Month of March

Third Month of the Year

 sān yuè
 mitsuki / sangatsu
Month of March Scroll

三月 is the Chinese, Japanese, and Chinese way to write the month of March.

This literally reads as “third month” or “third moon.”

Rat / Mouse

Year of the Rat / Zodiac Sign

 shǔ
 nezumi
 
Rat / Mouse Scroll

鼠 is the character for rat (and sometimes mouse) in Chinese, old Korean, and Japanese.

If you were born in the year of the Rat, you . . .

Are sensitive and smart.
Easily adapting to new environments.
Have a curious nature.
Are good at using the opportunities that are presented to you.

In some contexts, this character could mean “mouse.”


See also our Chinese Zodiac page.

Ox / Bull / Cow

Year of the Ox / Bull - Zodiac Sign

 niú
 ushi
 
Ox  /  Bull / Cow Scroll

牛 is the character for bull, cow, ox, or bovine creature in Chinese, old Korean, and Japanese.

If you were born in the year of the ox/bull/cow, you . . .

Are dedicated to your work.
Are discrete, careful and conscientious.
Value work and family.

Note that in this Chinese character, there is no distinction between bull and cow. All bovine creatures fit into the definition of this character. To distinguish between male and female, another sex-designating character is added in front of this character. Therefore, in China, the energy drink “Red Bull” (Hong Niu) is often translated in the minds of Chinese people as “Red Cow” or even “Red Ox.”


See also our Chinese Zodiac page.

Tiger

Year of the Tiger / Zodiac Sign

 hǔ
 tora
 
Tiger Scroll

虎 is the character for tiger in Chinese, old Korean Hanja, and Japanese Kanji.

Since you already know what a tiger is, here's some trivia: If you look at the Japanese pronunciation, you might remember a movie called “Tora Tora Tora” which was the code word used to initiate the attack on Pearl Harbor. It simply means “Tiger Tiger Tiger.”

In Chinese culture, the tiger is considered to be the king of all animals (in much the way we see the lion in western culture).

From the Chinese Zodiac, if you were born in the year of the tiger, you . . .

Have a strong personality.
Are full of self-confidence.
Love adventure
Don't like to obey others.


See also our Chinese Zodiac or Tiger Calligraphy pages.

Rabbit / Hare

Year of the Rabbit / Zodiac Sign

 tù
 usagi
 
Rabbit / Hare Scroll

兔 is the character for rabbit or hare in Chinese, old Korean, and Japanese.

If you were born in the year of the rabbit, you...

Are gentle and full of sympathy.
Love to help others.
Enjoy a quiet life.
Are a good worker.
Are, however, a bit of a pushover.


See also our Chinese Zodiac page.

Dragon

Year of the Dragon / Zodiac Sign

 lóng
 ryuu / tatsu
Dragon Scroll

龍 is the character for dragon in Chinese, old Korean Hanja, and Japanese Kanji.

The dragon is a creature of myth and legend that dominates Chinese, Japanese, and even European folklore. In China, the dragon is the symbol of the Emperor, strength, and power, and the Chinese dragon is known as the god of water.

From the Chinese Zodiac, if you were born in the year of the Dragon, you . . .

Have a strong body and spirit.
Are full of energy.
Have vast goals.
Have a deep level of self-awareness.
Will do whatever you can to “save face.”


See also our Chinese Zodiac or Dragon Calligraphy pages.

Snake / Serpent

Year of the Snake / Zodiac Sign

 shé
 hebi
 
Snake  /  Serpent Scroll

蛇 is the character for snake or serpent in Chinese, old Korean, and Japanese.

If you were born in the year of the snake, you . . .


Are calm.
Are an inspiration to others.
Have a stubborn nature like a mule (you do not like to concede).


See also our Chinese Zodiac page.

Horse

Year of the Horse / Zodiac Sign

 mǎ
 uma
 
Horse Scroll

馬 is the character for a horse in Chinese, old Korean, and Japanese.

If you were born in the year of the horse, you . . .


Are outgoing and active.
Don't give up easily.
Are known to have a bad temper.


See also our Chinese Zodiac page.

Goat / Sheep

Year of the Goat / Zodiac Sign

 yáng
 hitsuji
 
Goat  /  Sheep Scroll

羊 is the character for goat or sheep in Chinese, old Korean, and Japanese.

If you were born in the year of the goat (sheep), you . . .

Are sophisticated and considerate
Can always find the best solution to problems.
Are tolerant.
Are not afraid of hardship.
Know how to save money (thrifty).


See also our Chinese Zodiac page.

Monkey

Year of the Monkey / Zodiac Sign

 hóu
 
Monkey Scroll

猴 is the monkey character in Chinese.
猴 means ape in Japanese due to an error made long ago as Japan absorbed Chinese characters.

If you were born in the year of the monkey, you . . .

Are smart, brave, active, and competitive.
Like new things.
Have a good memory.
Are quick to respond
Have an easy time winning people's trust.
Are, however, not very patient.


See also our Chinese Zodiac page.

Note: This character does have the meaning of monkey in Korean Hanja but is not used very often.

Rooster / Chicken

Year of the Rooster / Zodiac Sign

 jī
 niwatori
 
Rooster / Chicken Scroll

鷄 or 雞 is the character for rooster or chicken in Chinese, old Korean, and Japanese.

If you were born in the year of the rooster (chicken), you . . .

Have a unique sense of color.
Are highly principled and responsible.
Have persuasive power.
Are honest.
Have a great ability to communicate.

Common Chinese chicken Alternate Chinese chicken #1 Alternate Chinese chicken #2

Please note: There are a few different ways to write rooster/chicken, as shown to the right. If you are particular about the form, please let us know when you place your order.


See also our Chinese Zodiac page.

Dog

Year of the Dog / Zodiac Sign

 gǒu
 inu / ku
 
Dog Scroll

狗 is the character for dog, canine, or hound in Chinese.

If you were born in the year of the dog, you . . .


Are strong-willed
Loyal to your friends and mate.
Never compromise when you think you are right.

Note: Can be pronounced, and means dog in Japanese but feels like a very old word (see our other dog if you need a Japanese dog).


See also our Chinese Zodiac page.

Boar / Pig

Year of the Pig / Zodiac Sign

 zhū
 inoshishi
 
Boar / Pig Scroll

豬 is the character for boar, pig, or swine in Chinese and old Korean.

If you were born in the year of the boar/year of the pig, you...

Are optimistic.
Have good luck with wealth and money.
Are honest, generous, and warm-hearted.


猪The character shown to the right is the Japanese Kanji for "wild boar."
it’s an alternate/simplified form of pig/boar in Chinese (can be read by both Chinese and Japanese people). Click on that character instead of the button above if you want this version.

See also our Chinese Zodiac page.

Year Of The Water Rabbit

 guǐ mǎo
 mizunotou / kibou
Year Of The Water Rabbit Scroll

癸卯 is the designation for the 40th year of the 60-year or sexagenary cycle, e.g. 1903, 1963, or 2023.

This is the year of the Water Rabbit. The characters here designate the year in a special way, but do not literally mean water and rabbit.


The 60 year cycle has 5 elements and 12 animals. As each cycles every year, the math works out to 5 x 12 = 60.

Year of the Water Rabbit

1903 1963 2023

 shuǐ tù nián
 mizu usagi toshi
Year of the Water Rabbit Scroll

水兔年 means water rabbit year.

This happens to be the combination in the 60-year cycle for the year 2023, starting on Feb 4th, 2023.

Wood Rat

The Year of the Wood Rat

 mù shǔ
Wood Rat Scroll

木鼠 is Wood Rat in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1864, 1924, 1984, and 2044.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 甲子.


See Also:  Rat

Wood Ox/Bull

The Year of the Wood Ox/Bull

 mù niú
Wood Ox/Bull Scroll

木牛 is Wood Ox/Bull in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1865, 1925, 1985, and 2045.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 乙丑.


See Also:  Ox/Bull

Fire Tiger

The Year of the Fire Tiger

 huǒ hǔ
Fire Tiger Scroll

火虎 is Fire Tiger in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1866, 1926, 1986, and 2046.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 丙寅.


See Also:  Tiger

Fire Rabbit

The Year of the Fire Rabbit

 huǒ tù
Fire Rabbit Scroll

火兔 is Fire Rabbit in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1867, 1927, 1987, and 2047.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 丁卯.


See Also:  Rabbit

Earth Dragon

The Year of the Earth Dragon

 tǔ lóng
Earth Dragon Scroll

土龍 is Earth Dragon in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1868, 1928, 1988, and 2048.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 戊辰.


See Also:  Dragon

Earth Snake

The Year of the Earth Snake

 tǔ shé
Earth Snake Scroll

土蛇 is Earth Snake in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1869, 1929, 1989, and 2049.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 己巳.


See Also:  Snake

Golden/Metal Horse

The Year of the Golden/Metal Horse

 jīn mǎ
Golden/Metal Horse Scroll

金馬 is Golden/Metal Horse in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1870, 1930, 1990, and 2050.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 庚午.


See Also:  Horse

Golden/Metal Goat/Sheep

The Year of the Golden/Metal Goat/Sheep

 jīn yáng
Golden/Metal Goat/Sheep Scroll

金羊 is Golden/Metal Goat/Sheep in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1871, 1931, 1991, and 2051.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 辛未.


See Also:  Goat/Sheep

Water Monkey

The Year of the Water Monkey

 shuǐ hóu
Water Monkey Scroll

水猴 is Water Monkey in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1872, 1932, 1992, and 2052.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 壬申.


See Also:  Monkey

Water Rooster

The Year of the Water Rooster

 shuǐ jī
Water Rooster Scroll

水雞 is Water Rooster in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1873, 1933, 1993, and 2053.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 癸酉.


See Also:  Rooster

Wood Dog

The Year of the Wood Dog

 mù gǒu
Wood Dog Scroll

木狗 is Wood Dog in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1874, 1934, 1994, and 2054.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 甲戌.


See Also:  Dog

Wood Pig/Boar

The Year of the Wood Pig/Boar

 mù zhū
Wood Pig/Boar Scroll

木豬 is Wood Pig/Boar in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1875, 1935, 1995, and 2055.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 乙亥.


See Also:  Pig/Boar

Fire Rat

The Year of the Fire Rat

 huǒ shǔ
Fire Rat Scroll

火鼠 is Fire Rat in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1876, 1936, 1996, and 2056.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 丙子.


See Also:  Rat

Fire Ox/Bull

The Year of the Fire Ox/Bull

 huǒ niú
Fire Ox/Bull Scroll

火牛 is Fire Ox/Bull in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1877, 1937, 1997, and 2057.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 丁丑.


See Also:  Ox/Bull

Earth Tiger

The Year of the Earth Tiger

 tǔ hǔ
Earth Tiger Scroll

土虎 is Earth Tiger in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1878, 1938, 1998, and 2058.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 戊寅.


See Also:  Tiger

Earth Rabbit

The Year of the Earth Rabbit

 tǔ tù
Earth Rabbit Scroll

土兔 is Earth Rabbit in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1879, 1939, 1999, and 2059.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 己卯.


See Also:  Rabbit

Golden/Metal Dragon

The Year of the Golden/Metal Dragon

 jīn lóng
Golden/Metal Dragon Scroll

金龍 is Golden/Metal Dragon in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1880, 1940, 2000, and 2060.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 庚辰.


See Also:  Dragon

Golden/Metal Snake

The Year of the Golden/Metal Snake

 jīn shé
Golden/Metal Snake Scroll

金蛇 is Golden/Metal Snake in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1881, 1941, 2001, and 2061.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 辛巳.


See Also:  Snake

Water Horse

The Year of the Water Horse

 shuǐ mǎ
Water Horse Scroll

水馬 is Water Horse in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1882, 1942, 2002, and 2062.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 壬午.


See Also:  Horse

Water Goat/Sheep

The Year of the Water Goat/Sheep

 shuǐ yáng
Water Goat/Sheep Scroll

水羊 is Water Goat/Sheep in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1883, 1943, 2003, and 2063.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 癸未.


See Also:  Goat/Sheep

Wood Monkey

The Year of the Wood Monkey

 mù hóu
Wood Monkey Scroll

木猴 is Wood Monkey in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1884, 1944, 2004, and 2064.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 甲申.


See Also:  Monkey

Wood Rooster

The Year of the Wood Rooster

 mù jī
Wood Rooster Scroll

木雞 is Wood Rooster in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1885, 1945, 2005, and 2065.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 乙酉.


See Also:  Rooster

Fire Dog

The Year of the Fire Dog

 huǒ gǒu
Fire Dog Scroll

火狗 is Fire Dog in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1886, 1946, 2006, and 2066.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 丙戌.


See Also:  Dog

Fire Pig/Boar

The Year of the Fire Pig/Boar

 huǒ zhū
Fire Pig/Boar Scroll

火豬 is Fire Pig/Boar in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1887, 1947, 2007, and 2067.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 丁亥.


See Also:  Pig/Boar

Earth Rat

The Year of the Earth Rat

 tǔ shǔ
Earth Rat Scroll

土鼠 is Earth Rat in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1888, 1948, 2008, and 2068.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 戊子.


See Also:  Rat

Earth Ox/Bull

The Year of the Earth Ox/Bull

 tǔ niú
Earth Ox/Bull Scroll

土牛 is Earth Ox/Bull in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1889, 1949, 2009, and 2069.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 己丑.


See Also:  Ox/Bull

Golden/Metal Tiger

The Year of the Golden/Metal Tiger

 jīn hǔ
Golden/Metal Tiger Scroll

金虎 is Golden/Metal Tiger in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1890, 1950, 2010, and 2070.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 庚寅.


See Also:  Tiger

Golden/Metal Rabbit

The Year of the Golden/Metal Rabbit

 jīn tù
Golden/Metal Rabbit Scroll

金兔 is Golden/Metal Rabbit in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1891, 1951, 2011, and 2071.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 辛卯.


See Also:  Rabbit

Water Dragon

The Year of the Water Dragon

 shuǐ lóng
Water Dragon Scroll

水龍 is Water Dragon in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1892, 1952, 2012, and 2072.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 壬辰.


See Also:  Dragon

Water Snake

The Year of the Water Snake

 shuǐ shé
Water Snake Scroll

水蛇 is Water Snake in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1893, 1953, 2013, and 2073.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 癸巳.


See Also:  Snake

Wood Horse

The Year of the Wood Horse

 mù mǎ
Wood Horse Scroll

木馬 is Wood Horse in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1894, 1954, 2014, and 2074.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 甲午.


See Also:  Horse

Wood Goat/Sheep

The Year of the Wood Goat/Sheep

 mù yáng
Wood Goat/Sheep Scroll

木羊 is Wood Goat/Sheep in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1895, 1955, 2015, and 2075.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 乙未.


See Also:  Goat/Sheep

Fire Monkey

The Year of the Fire Monkey

 huǒ hóu
Fire Monkey Scroll

火猴 is Fire Monkey in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1896, 1956, 2016, and 2076.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 丙申.


See Also:  Monkey

Fire Rooster

The Year of the Fire Rooster

 huǒ jī
Fire Rooster Scroll

火雞 is Fire Rooster in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1897, 1957, 2017, and 2077.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 丁酉.


See Also:  Rooster

Earth Dog

The Year of the Earth Dog

 tǔ gǒu
Earth Dog Scroll

土狗 is Earth Dog in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1898, 1958, 2018, and 2078.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 戊戌.


See Also:  Dog

Earth Pig/Boar

The Year of the Earth Pig/Boar

 tǔ zhū
Earth Pig/Boar Scroll

土豬 is Earth Pig/Boar in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1899, 1959, 2019, and 2079.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 己亥.


See Also:  Pig/Boar

Golden/Metal Rat

The Year of the Golden/Metal Rat

 jīn shǔ
Golden/Metal Rat Scroll

金鼠 is Golden/Metal Rat in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1900, 1960, 2020, and 2080.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 庚子.


See Also:  Rat

Golden/Metal Ox/Bull

The Year of the Golden/Metal Ox/Bull

 jīn niú
Golden/Metal Ox/Bull Scroll

金牛 is Golden/Metal Ox/Bull in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1901, 1961, 2021, and 2081.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 辛丑.


See Also:  Ox/Bull

Water Tiger

The Year of the Water Tiger

 shuǐ hǔ
Water Tiger Scroll

水虎 is Water Tiger in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1902, 1962, 2022, and 2082.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 壬寅.


See Also:  Tiger

Water Rabbit

The Year of the Water Rabbit

 shuǐ tù
Water Rabbit Scroll

水兔 is Water Rabbit in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1903, 1963, 2023, and 2083.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 癸卯.


See Also:  Rabbit

Wood Dragon

The Year of the Wood Dragon

 mù lóng
Wood Dragon Scroll

木龍 is Wood Dragon in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1904, 1964, 2024, and 2084.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 甲辰.


See Also:  Dragon

Wood Snake

The Year of the Wood Snake

 mù shé
Wood Snake Scroll

木蛇 is Wood Snake in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1905, 1965, 2025, and 2085.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 乙巳.


See Also:  Snake

Fire Horse

The Year of the Fire Horse

 huǒ mǎ
Fire Horse Scroll

火馬 is Fire Horse in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1906, 1966, 2026, and 2086.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 丙午.


See Also:  Horse

Fire Goat/Sheep

The Year of the Fire Goat/Sheep

 huǒ yáng
Fire Goat/Sheep Scroll

火羊 is Fire Goat/Sheep in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1907, 1967, 2027, and 2087.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 丁未.


See Also:  Goat/Sheep

Earth Monkey

The Year of the Earth Monkey

 tǔ hóu
Earth Monkey Scroll

土猴 is Earth Monkey in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1908, 1968, 2028, and 2088.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 戊申.


See Also:  Monkey

Earth Rooster

The Year of the Earth Rooster

 tǔ jī
Earth Rooster Scroll

土雞 is Earth Rooster in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1909, 1969, 2029, and 2089.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 己酉.


See Also:  Rooster

Golden/Metal Dog

The Year of the Golden/Metal Dog

 jīn gǒu
Golden/Metal Dog Scroll

金狗 is Golden/Metal Dog in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1910, 1970, 2030, and 2090.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 庚戌.


See Also:  Dog

Golden/Metal Pig/Boar

The Year of the Golden/Metal Pig/Boar

 jīn zhū
Golden/Metal Pig/Boar Scroll

金豬 is Golden/Metal Pig/Boar in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1911, 1971, 2031, and 2091.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 辛亥.


See Also:  Pig/Boar

Water Rat

The Year of the Water Rat

 shuǐ shǔ
Water Rat Scroll

水鼠 is Water Rat in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1912, 1972, 2032, and 2092.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 壬子.


See Also:  Rat

Water Ox/Bull

The Year of the Water Ox/Bull

 shuǐ niú
Water Ox/Bull Scroll

水牛 is Water Ox/Bull in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1913, 1973, 2033, and 2093.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 癸丑.


See Also:  Ox/Bull

Wood Tiger

The Year of the Wood Tiger

 mù hǔ
Wood Tiger Scroll

木虎 is Wood Tiger in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1914, 1974, 2034, and 2094.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 甲寅.


See Also:  Tiger

Wood Rabbit

The Year of the Wood Rabbit

 mù tù
Wood Rabbit Scroll

木兔 is Wood Rabbit in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1915, 1975, 2035, and 2095.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 乙卯.


See Also:  Rabbit

Fire Dragon

The Year of the Fire Dragon

 huǒ lóng
Fire Dragon Scroll

火龍 is Fire Dragon in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1916, 1976, 2036, and 2096.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 丙辰.


See Also:  Dragon

Fire Snake

The Year of the Fire Snake

 huǒ shé
Fire Snake Scroll

火蛇 is Fire Snake in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1917, 1977, 2037, and 2097.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 丁巳.


See Also:  Snake

Earth Goat/Sheep

The Year of the Earth Goat/Sheep

 tǔ yáng
Earth Goat/Sheep Scroll

土羊 is Earth Goat/Sheep in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1919, 1979, 2039, and 2099.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 己未.


See Also:  Goat/Sheep

Golden/Metal Monkey

The Year of the Golden/Metal Monkey

 jīn hóu
Golden/Metal Monkey Scroll

金猴 is Golden/Metal Monkey in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1920, 1980, 2040, and 2100.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 庚申.


See Also:  Monkey

Golden/Metal Rooster

The Year of the Golden/Metal Rooster

 jīn jī
Golden/Metal Rooster Scroll

金雞 is Golden/Metal Rooster in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1921, 1981, 2041, and 2101.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 辛酉.


See Also:  Rooster

Water Dog

The Year of the Water Dog

 shuǐ gǒu
Water Dog Scroll

水狗 is Water Dog in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1922, 1982, 2042, and 2102.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 壬戌.


See Also:  Dog

Water Pig/Boar

The Year of the Water Pig/Boar

 shuǐ zhū
Water Pig/Boar Scroll

水豬 is Water Pig/Boar in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1923, 1983, 2043, and 2103.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 癸亥.


See Also:  Pig/Boar

Earth Horse

The Year of the Earth Horse

 tǔ mǎ
Earth Horse Scroll

土馬 is Earth Horse in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1918, 1978, 2038, and 2098.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 戊午.


See Also:  Horse




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The following table may be helpful for those studying Chinese or Japanese...

Title CharactersRomaji (Romanized Japanese)Various forms of Romanized Chinese
100 Years of Happy Marriage百年好合bǎi nián hǎo hé
bai3 nian2 hao3 he2
bai nian hao he
bainianhaohe
pai nien hao ho
painienhaoho
Year-In Year-Out Have Abundance年年有餘
年年有馀
nián nián yǒu yú
nian2 nian2 you3 yu2
nian nian you yu
niannianyouyu
nien nien yu yü
niennienyuyü
Happy New Year新年快樂
新年快乐
xīn nián kuài lè
xin1 nian2 kuai4 le4
xin nian kuai le
xinniankuaile
hsin nien k`uai le
hsinnienkuaile
hsin nien kuai le
Life is Short百歲光陰如過客
百岁光阴如过客
bǎi suì guāng yīn rú guò kè
bai3 sui4 guang1 yin1 ru2 guo4 ke4
bai sui guang yin ru guo ke
baisuiguangyinruguoke
pai sui kuang yin ju kuo k`o
paisuikuangyinjukuoko
pai sui kuang yin ju kuo ko
Month of March三月mitsuki / sangatsusān yuè / san1 yue4 / san yue / sanyuesan yüeh / sanyüeh
Rat
Mouse
nezumishǔ / shu3 / shu
Ox
Bull
Cow
ushiniú / niu2 / niu
Tigertorahǔ / hu3 / hu
Rabbit
Hare
usagitù / tu4 / tut`u / tu
Dragon
ryuu / tatsu
ryu / tatsu
lóng / long2 / longlung
Snake
Serpent
hebishé / she2 / she
Horse
umamǎ / ma3 / ma
Goat
Sheep
hitsujiyáng / yang2 / yang
Monkeyhóu / hou2 / hou
Rooster
Chicken
鷄 or 雞
鸡 or 鶏
niwatorijī / ji1 / jichi
Doginu / kugǒu / gou3 / goukou
Boar
Pig

inoshishizhū / zhu1 / zhuchu
Year Of The Water Rabbit癸卯mizunotou / kibou
mizunoto / kibo
guǐ mǎo / gui3 mao3 / gui mao / guimaokuei mao / kueimao
Year of the Water Rabbit水兔年mizu usagi toshi
mizuusagitoshi
shuǐ tù nián
shui3 tu4 nian2
shui tu nian
shuitunian
shui t`u nien
shuitunien
shui tu nien
Wood Rat木鼠mù shǔ / mu4 shu3 / mu shu / mushu
Wood Ox/Bull木牛mù niú / mu4 niu2 / mu niu / muniu
Fire Tiger火虎huǒ hǔ / huo3 hu3 / huo hu / huohu
Fire Rabbit火兔huǒ tù / huo3 tu4 / huo tu / huotuhuo t`u / huotu / huo tu
Earth Dragon土龍
土龙
tǔ lóng / tu3 long2 / tu long / tulongt`u lung / tulung / tu lung
Earth Snake土蛇tǔ shé / tu3 she2 / tu she / tushet`u she / tushe / tu she
Golden/Metal Horse金馬
金马
jīn mǎ / jin1 ma3 / jin ma / jinmachin ma / chinma
Golden/Metal Goat/Sheep金羊jīn yáng / jin1 yang2 / jin yang / jinyangchin yang / chinyang
Water Monkey水猴shuǐ hóu / shui3 hou2 / shui hou / shuihou
Water Rooster水雞
水鸡
shuǐ jī / shui3 ji1 / shui ji / shuijishui chi / shuichi
Wood Dog木狗mù gǒu / mu4 gou3 / mu gou / mugoumu kou / mukou
Wood Pig/Boar木豬
木猪
mù zhū / mu4 zhu1 / mu zhu / muzhumu chu / muchu
Fire Rat火鼠huǒ shǔ / huo3 shu3 / huo shu / huoshu
Fire Ox/Bull火牛huǒ niú / huo3 niu2 / huo niu / huoniu
Earth Tiger土虎tǔ hǔ / tu3 hu3 / tu hu / tuhut`u hu / tuhu / tu hu
Earth Rabbit土兔tǔ tù / tu3 tu4 / tu tu / tutut`u t`u / tutu / tu tu
Golden/Metal Dragon金龍
金龙
jīn lóng / jin1 long2 / jin long / jinlongchin lung / chinlung
Golden/Metal Snake金蛇jīn shé / jin1 she2 / jin she / jinshechin she / chinshe
Water Horse水馬
水马
shuǐ mǎ / shui3 ma3 / shui ma / shuima
Water Goat/Sheep水羊shuǐ yáng
shui3 yang2
shui yang
shuiyang
Wood Monkey木猴mù hóu / mu4 hou2 / mu hou / muhou
Wood Rooster木雞
木鸡
mù jī / mu4 ji1 / mu ji / mujimu chi / muchi
Fire Dog火狗huǒ gǒu / huo3 gou3 / huo gou / huogouhuo kou / huokou
Fire Pig/Boar火豬
火猪
huǒ zhū / huo3 zhu1 / huo zhu / huozhuhuo chu / huochu
Earth Rat土鼠tǔ shǔ / tu3 shu3 / tu shu / tushut`u shu / tushu / tu shu
Earth Ox/Bull土牛tǔ niú / tu3 niu2 / tu niu / tuniut`u niu / tuniu / tu niu
Golden/Metal Tiger金虎jīn hǔ / jin1 hu3 / jin hu / jinhuchin hu / chinhu
Golden/Metal Rabbit金兔jīn tù / jin1 tu4 / jin tu / jintuchin t`u / chintu / chin tu
Water Dragon水龍
水龙
shuǐ lóng
shui3 long2
shui long
shuilong
shui lung
shuilung
Water Snake水蛇shuǐ shé / shui3 she2 / shui she / shuishe
Wood Horse木馬
木马
mù mǎ / mu4 ma3 / mu ma / muma
Wood Goat/Sheep木羊mù yáng / mu4 yang2 / mu yang / muyang
Fire Monkey火猴huǒ hóu / huo3 hou2 / huo hou / huohou
Fire Rooster火雞
火鸡
huǒ jī / huo3 ji1 / huo ji / huojihuo chi / huochi
Earth Dog土狗tǔ gǒu / tu3 gou3 / tu gou / tugout`u kou / tukou / tu kou
Earth Pig/Boar土豬
土猪
tǔ zhū / tu3 zhu1 / tu zhu / tuzhut`u chu / tuchu / tu chu
Golden/Metal Rat金鼠jīn shǔ / jin1 shu3 / jin shu / jinshuchin shu / chinshu
Golden/Metal Ox/Bull金牛jīn niú / jin1 niu2 / jin niu / jinniuchin niu / chinniu
Water Tiger水虎shuǐ hǔ / shui3 hu3 / shui hu / shuihu
Water Rabbit水兔shuǐ tù / shui3 tu4 / shui tu / shuitushui t`u / shuitu / shui tu
Wood Dragon木龍
木龙
mù lóng / mu4 long2 / mu long / mulongmu lung / mulung
Wood Snake木蛇mù shé / mu4 she2 / mu she / mushe
Fire Horse火馬
火马
huǒ mǎ / huo3 ma3 / huo ma / huoma
Fire Goat/Sheep火羊huǒ yáng / huo3 yang2 / huo yang / huoyang
Earth Monkey土猴tǔ hóu / tu3 hou2 / tu hou / tuhout`u hou / tuhou / tu hou
Earth Rooster土雞
土鸡
tǔ jī / tu3 ji1 / tu ji / tujit`u chi / tuchi / tu chi
Golden/Metal Dog金狗jīn gǒu / jin1 gou3 / jin gou / jingouchin kou / chinkou
Golden/Metal Pig/Boar金豬
金猪
jīn zhū / jin1 zhu1 / jin zhu / jinzhuchin chu / chinchu
Water Rat水鼠shuǐ shǔ / shui3 shu3 / shui shu / shuishu
Water Ox/Bull水牛shuǐ niú / shui3 niu2 / shui niu / shuiniu
Wood Tiger木虎mù hǔ / mu4 hu3 / mu hu / muhu
Wood Rabbit木兔mù tù / mu4 tu4 / mu tu / mutumu t`u / mutu / mu tu
Fire Dragon火龍
火龙
huǒ lóng / huo3 long2 / huo long / huolonghuo lung / huolung
Fire Snake火蛇huǒ shé / huo3 she2 / huo she / huoshe
Earth Goat/Sheep土羊tǔ yáng / tu3 yang2 / tu yang / tuyangt`u yang / tuyang / tu yang
Golden/Metal Monkey金猴jīn hóu / jin1 hou2 / jin hou / jinhouchin hou / chinhou
Golden/Metal Rooster金雞
金鸡
jīn jī / jin1 ji1 / jin ji / jinjichin chi / chinchi
Water Dog水狗shuǐ gǒu / shui3 gou3 / shui gou / shuigoushui kou / shuikou
Water Pig/Boar水豬
水猪
shuǐ zhū / shui3 zhu1 / shui zhu / shuizhushui chu / shuichu
Earth Horse土馬
土马
tǔ mǎ / tu3 ma3 / tu ma / tumat`u ma / tuma / tu ma
In some entries above you will see that characters have different versions above and below a line.
In these cases, the characters above the line are Traditional Chinese, while the ones below are Simplified Chinese.


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