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1. 100 Years of Happy Marriage
2. Year-In Year-Out Have Abundance
6. Rat / Mouse
8. Tiger
10. Dragon
11. Snake / Serpent
12. Horse
13. Goat / Sheep
14. Monkey
16. Dog
17. Boar / Pig
20. Wood Rat
21. Wood Ox/Bull
22. Fire Tiger
23. Fire Rabbit
24. Earth Dragon
25. Earth Snake
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
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
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
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
68. Water Rat
69. Water Ox/Bull
70. Wood Tiger
71. Wood Rabbit
72. Fire Dragon
73. Fire Snake
74. Earth Goat/Sheep
77. Water Dog
78. Water Pig/Boar
79. Earth Horse
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
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).
A 100-year-old is but a traveler passing through this life
Third Month of the Year
三月 is the Chinese, Japanese, and Chinese way to write the month of March.
This literally reads as “third month” or “third moon.”
Year of the Rat / Zodiac Sign
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.
Year of the Ox / Bull - Zodiac Sign
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.
Year of the Tiger / Zodiac Sign
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.
Year of the Rabbit / Zodiac Sign
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.
Year of the Dragon / Zodiac Sign
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.
Year of the Snake / Zodiac Sign
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.
Year of the Horse / Zodiac Sign
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.
Year of the Goat / Zodiac Sign
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.
Year of the Monkey / Zodiac Sign
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.
Year of the Rooster / Zodiac Sign
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.
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.
Year of the Dog / Zodiac Sign
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.
Year of the Pig / Zodiac Sign
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.
The character shown to the right is the Japanese Kanji for "wild boar."
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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.
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.
1903 1963 2023
The Year of the Wood Rat
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
The Year of the Wood Ox/Bull
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
The Year of the Fire Tiger
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
The Year of the Fire Rabbit
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
The Year of the Earth Dragon
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
The Year of the Earth Snake
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
The Year of the Golden/Metal Horse
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
The Year of the Golden/Metal Goat/Sheep
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
The Year of the Water Monkey
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
The Year of the Water Rooster
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
The Year of the Wood Dog
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
The Year of the Wood Pig/Boar
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
The Year of the Fire Rat
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
The Year of the Fire Ox/Bull
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
The Year of the Earth Tiger
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
The Year of the Earth Rabbit
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
The Year of the Golden/Metal Dragon
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
The Year of the Golden/Metal Snake
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
The Year of the Water Horse
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
The Year of the Water Goat/Sheep
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
The Year of the Wood Monkey
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
The Year of the Wood Rooster
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
The Year of the Fire Dog
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
The Year of the Fire Pig/Boar
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
The Year of the Earth Rat
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
The Year of the Earth Ox/Bull
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
The Year of the Golden/Metal Tiger
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
The Year of the Golden/Metal Rabbit
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
The Year of the Water Dragon
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
The Year of the Water Snake
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
The Year of the Wood Horse
The Year of the Wood Goat/Sheep
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
The Year of the Fire Monkey
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
The Year of the Fire Rooster
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
The Year of the Earth Dog
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
The Year of the Earth Pig/Boar
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
The Year of the Golden/Metal Rat
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
The Year of the Golden/Metal Ox/Bull
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
The Year of the Water Tiger
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
The Year of the Water Rabbit
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
The Year of the Wood Dragon
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
The Year of the Wood Snake
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
The Year of the Fire Horse
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
The Year of the Fire Goat/Sheep
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
The Year of the Earth Monkey
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
The Year of the Earth Rooster
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
The Year of the Golden/Metal Dog
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
The Year of the Golden/Metal Pig/Boar
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
The Year of the Water Rat
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
The Year of the Water Ox/Bull
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
The Year of the Wood Tiger
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
The Year of the Wood Rabbit
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
The Year of the Fire Dragon
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
The Year of the Fire Snake
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
The Year of the Earth Goat/Sheep
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
The Year of the Golden/Metal Monkey
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
The Year of the Golden/Metal Rooster
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
The Year of the Water Dog
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
The Year of the Water Pig/Boar
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
The Year of the Earth Horse
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 | Characters | Romaji (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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Month of March | 三月 | mitsuki / sangatsu | sān yuè / san1 yue4 / san yue / sanyue | san yüeh / sanyüeh |
Rat Mouse | 鼠 | nezumi | shǔ / shu3 / shu | |
Ox Bull Cow | 牛 | ushi | niú / niu2 / niu | |
Tiger | 虎 | tora | hǔ / hu3 / hu | |
Rabbit Hare | 兔 | usagi | tù / tu4 / tu | t`u / tu |
Dragon | 龍 龙 | ryuu / tatsu ryu / tatsu | lóng / long2 / long | lung |
Snake Serpent | 蛇 | hebi | shé / she2 / she | |
Horse | 馬 马 | uma | mǎ / ma3 / ma | |
Goat Sheep | 羊 | hitsuji | yáng / yang2 / yang | |
Monkey | 猴 | hóu / hou2 / hou | ||
Rooster Chicken | 鷄 or 雞 鸡 or 鶏 | niwatori | jī / ji1 / ji | chi |
Dog | 狗 | inu / ku | gǒu / gou3 / gou | kou |
Boar Pig | 豬 猪 | inoshishi | zhū / zhu1 / zhu | chu |
Year Of The Water Rabbit | 癸卯 | mizunotou / kibou mizunoto / kibo | guǐ mǎo / gui3 mao3 / gui mao / guimao | kuei 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 / huotu | huo t`u / huotu / huo tu | |
Earth Dragon | 土龍 土龙 | tǔ lóng / tu3 long2 / tu long / tulong | t`u lung / tulung / tu lung | |
Earth Snake | 土蛇 | tǔ shé / tu3 she2 / tu she / tushe | t`u she / tushe / tu she | |
Golden/Metal Horse | 金馬 金马 | jīn mǎ / jin1 ma3 / jin ma / jinma | chin ma / chinma | |
Golden/Metal Goat/Sheep | 金羊 | jīn yáng / jin1 yang2 / jin yang / jinyang | chin 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 / shuiji | shui chi / shuichi | |
Wood Dog | 木狗 | mù gǒu / mu4 gou3 / mu gou / mugou | mu kou / mukou | |
Wood Pig/Boar | 木豬 木猪 | mù zhū / mu4 zhu1 / mu zhu / muzhu | mu 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 / tuhu | t`u hu / tuhu / tu hu | |
Earth Rabbit | 土兔 | tǔ tù / tu3 tu4 / tu tu / tutu | t`u t`u / tutu / tu tu | |
Golden/Metal Dragon | 金龍 金龙 | jīn lóng / jin1 long2 / jin long / jinlong | chin lung / chinlung | |
Golden/Metal Snake | 金蛇 | jīn shé / jin1 she2 / jin she / jinshe | chin 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 / muji | mu chi / muchi | |
Fire Dog | 火狗 | huǒ gǒu / huo3 gou3 / huo gou / huogou | huo kou / huokou | |
Fire Pig/Boar | 火豬 火猪 | huǒ zhū / huo3 zhu1 / huo zhu / huozhu | huo chu / huochu | |
Earth Rat | 土鼠 | tǔ shǔ / tu3 shu3 / tu shu / tushu | t`u shu / tushu / tu shu | |
Earth Ox/Bull | 土牛 | tǔ niú / tu3 niu2 / tu niu / tuniu | t`u niu / tuniu / tu niu | |
Golden/Metal Tiger | 金虎 | jīn hǔ / jin1 hu3 / jin hu / jinhu | chin hu / chinhu | |
Golden/Metal Rabbit | 金兔 | jīn tù / jin1 tu4 / jin tu / jintu | chin t`u / chintu / chin tu | |
Water Dragon | 水龍 水龙 | shuǐ lóng shui3 long2 shui long shuilong | shui lung shuilung |
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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 / huoji | huo chi / huochi | |
Earth Dog | 土狗 | tǔ gǒu / tu3 gou3 / tu gou / tugou | t`u kou / tukou / tu kou | |
Earth Pig/Boar | 土豬 土猪 | tǔ zhū / tu3 zhu1 / tu zhu / tuzhu | t`u chu / tuchu / tu chu | |
Golden/Metal Rat | 金鼠 | jīn shǔ / jin1 shu3 / jin shu / jinshu | chin shu / chinshu | |
Golden/Metal Ox/Bull | 金牛 | jīn niú / jin1 niu2 / jin niu / jinniu | chin niu / chinniu | |
Water Tiger | 水虎 | shuǐ hǔ / shui3 hu3 / shui hu / shuihu | ||
Water Rabbit | 水兔 | shuǐ tù / shui3 tu4 / shui tu / shuitu | shui t`u / shuitu / shui tu | |
Wood Dragon | 木龍 木龙 | mù lóng / mu4 long2 / mu long / mulong | mu 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 / tuhou | t`u hou / tuhou / tu hou | |
Earth Rooster | 土雞 土鸡 | tǔ jī / tu3 ji1 / tu ji / tuji | t`u chi / tuchi / tu chi | |
Golden/Metal Dog | 金狗 | jīn gǒu / jin1 gou3 / jin gou / jingou | chin kou / chinkou | |
Golden/Metal Pig/Boar | 金豬 金猪 | jīn zhū / jin1 zhu1 / jin zhu / jinzhu | chin 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 / mutu | mu t`u / mutu / mu tu | |
Fire Dragon | 火龍 火龙 | huǒ lóng / huo3 long2 / huo long / huolong | huo lung / huolung | |
Fire Snake | 火蛇 | huǒ shé / huo3 she2 / huo she / huoshe | ||
Earth Goat/Sheep | 土羊 | tǔ yáng / tu3 yang2 / tu yang / tuyang | t`u yang / tuyang / tu yang | |
Golden/Metal Monkey | 金猴 | jīn hóu / jin1 hou2 / jin hou / jinhou | chin hou / chinhou | |
Golden/Metal Rooster | 金雞 金鸡 | jīn jī / jin1 ji1 / jin ji / jinji | chin chi / chinchi | |
Water Dog | 水狗 | shuǐ gǒu / shui3 gou3 / shui gou / shuigou | shui kou / shuikou | |
Water Pig/Boar | 水豬 水猪 | shuǐ zhū / shui3 zhu1 / shui zhu / shuizhu | shui chu / shuichu | |
Earth Horse | 土馬 土马 | tǔ mǎ / tu3 ma3 / tu ma / tuma | t`u ma / tuma / tu ma | |
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All of our calligraphy wall scrolls are handmade.
When the calligrapher finishes creating your artwork, it is taken to my art mounting workshop in Beijing where a wall scroll is made by hand from a combination of silk, rice paper, and wood.
After we create your wall scroll, it takes at least two weeks for air mail delivery from Beijing to you.
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When you select your calligraphy, you'll be taken to another page where you can choose various custom options.
The wall scroll that Sandy is holding in this picture is a "large size"
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We also offer custom wall scrolls in small, medium, and an even-larger jumbo size.
Professional calligraphers are getting to be hard to find these days.
Instead of drawing characters by hand, the new generation in China merely type roman letters into their computer keyboards and pick the character that they want from a list that pops up.
There is some fear that true Chinese calligraphy may become a lost art in the coming years. Many art institutes in China are now promoting calligraphy programs in hopes of keeping this unique form
of art alive.
Even with the teachings of a top-ranked calligrapher in China, my calligraphy will never be good enough to sell. I will leave that to the experts.
The same calligrapher who gave me those lessons also attracted a crowd of thousands and a TV crew as he created characters over 6-feet high. He happens to be ranked as one of the top 100 calligraphers in all of China. He is also one of very few that would actually attempt such a feat.
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