This software provides information about the Chinese zodiac, also known as Sheng Xiao. It includes an explanation of the stems and branches used in the Chinese lunar calendar to record chronological years. Sheng means "birth" and xiao means "resemblance."
The Sheng Xiao of Chinese is a fascinating system that assigns animals to each of the 12 Earthly Branches in the Chinese lunar calendar. The Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches have been used to record chronological years for over 3000 years, providing a clear and orderly system. The Heavenly Stems consist of 10 names, while the Earthly Branches consist of 12 names. By combining one Heavenly Stem with one Earthly Branch in succession, a set of 60 is created - known as the "sixty Jia Zi".
The Chinese ancestors believed in the unity of heaven and man, where human beings and all life in nature were thought to be naturally associated. The 12 animals were used to match the 12 Earthly Branches. For example, Zi is rat, Chou is Ox, and so on. Each animal is then matched with a year, month, and branch in a set cycle of 60 years.
In the Chinese calendar, those born in the dragon years will belong to the Dragon, while those born in chicken years will resemble the chicken. The 12 Sheng Xiao animals are: Zi Rat, Chou Ox, Yin Tiger, Mao Rabbit, Chen Dragon, Si Snake, Wu Horse, Wei Goat, Shen Monkey, You Chicken, Xu Dog, and Hai Pig.
Overall, the Sheng Xiao system in the Chinese lunar calendar is a fascinating way to understand the chronological years while exploring the unity between human beings and the natural world.
The Chinese ancestors believed in the unity of heaven and man, where human beings and all life in nature were thought to be naturally associated. The 12 animals were used to match the 12 Earthly Branches. For example, Zi is rat, Chou is Ox, and so on. Each animal is then matched with a year, month, and branch in a set cycle of 60 years.
In the Chinese calendar, those born in the dragon years will belong to the Dragon, while those born in chicken years will resemble the chicken. The 12 Sheng Xiao animals are: Zi Rat, Chou Ox, Yin Tiger, Mao Rabbit, Chen Dragon, Si Snake, Wu Horse, Wei Goat, Shen Monkey, You Chicken, Xu Dog, and Hai Pig.
Overall, the Sheng Xiao system in the Chinese lunar calendar is a fascinating way to understand the chronological years while exploring the unity between human beings and the natural world.
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