新年快乐！
Fourth creature of the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac, the Rabbit, stands for affectionate, gentle, serene and family oriented beings. Rabbits are slightly introverted and hate being the centre of attractions. Rather they prefer being behind-the-scenes. They take pleasure in trivial good things of life. Fundamentally, peace-makers, rabbits have lots of friends and are extremely humble and modest
Chinese New Year of the Rabbit falls every twelfth year. It is to be remembered that the Chinese New Year is not celebrated on any particular day. One needs to check the calendar for the exact date when the Rabbit Year actually begins
Chinese Rabbit New Year is related to the earthly branch symbol. Rabbits can be categorized on the basis of five Chinese elements - Metal, Water, Wood, Fire and Earth. All those born within the date ranges stated below are born in the "Year of the Rabbit" and they bear the following elemental signs.
The Metal Rabbit 1951 and 2011These rabbits are extremely resilient, ambitious and when required manipulative
Water Rabbits are typically friendly and relaxed but delicate, docile and prefer being out of any conflict or argument.
The Wood Rabbit 1915 and 1975Kind souls, Wood Rabbits are generally peacemakers and can never hurt other person’s feelings
The Fire Rabbit 1927 and 1987High on zeal, fire rabbits lead their life to the fullest. These adventure lovers are easily stirred by anything that’s enigmatic.
The Earth Rabbit 1939 and 1999Wise and pragmatic, Earth Rabbits offer wise suggestions in return earn great respect. They under take all their work with utmost pride and diligence and are essentially materialistic
Quickly take a look at the attributes and associations of the traditional rabbits.
Chinese Rabbit traits at a glanceCurious, prudent, delicate, calm, thoughtful, stylish, manipulative, passionate
Health and HabitatRabbits are prone to ailments and allergies. A fetish against conflicts, stress is detrimental to the Rabbit’s health. Exercise works as a cure in this case. They are highly organized and wish for a comfy home
Career and the RabbitStrong communication skills make rabbits excellent teachers and Public relations professionals. At the same time their creative bent of mind makes them great painters and musicians. Herein, is a list that gives an insight into the career prospects of Rabbits.
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Zodiac Location - 4th
Direction - East
Motto - “I Retreat”
Chinese name- Symbol of peace
Ruling Hours - 5am-6:59am
Western Counterpart - Pisces
Season - Spring
Month - March
Fixed element - Wood
Stem - Negative
Gemstone - Aquamarine
Polarity -Yin
Color Preference - Pale Green
There are many saying and greeting associated with the Chinese New Year. Family members, friends, and neighbors greet each other with congratulations and wishes for prosperity – ►Gōng Xǐ Fā Cái. Another common greeting is simply “Happy New Year” – ►Xīn Nián Kuài Lè.
Children often greet their relatives with ►Gōng xǐ fā cái, hóng bāo ná lái – Happy New Year, now give me a red envelope.
Here is a list of Mandarin greetings and other phrases that are heard during the Chinese New Year.
Audio files are marked with ►| Pinyin | Meaning | Traditional Characters | Simplified Characters |
| ►gōng xǐ fā cái | Congratulations and Prosperity | 恭喜發財 | 恭喜发财 |
| ►xīn nián kuài lè | Happy New Year | 新年快樂 | 新年快乐 |
| ►guò nián | Chinese New Year | 過年 | 过年 |
| ►suì suì ping ān | (Said if something breaks during New Year to ward off bad luck.) | 歲歲平安 | 岁岁平安 |
| ►nián nián yǒu yú | Wishing you prosperity every year. | 年年有餘 | 年年有馀 |
| ►fàng biān pào | set off firecrackers | 放鞭炮 | 放鞭炮 |
| ►nián yè fàn | New Year’s eve family dinner | 年夜飯 | 年夜饭 |
| ►chú jiù bù xīn | Relace the old with the new (proverb) | 除舊佈新 | 除旧布新 |
| ►bài nián | pay a New Year’s visit | 拜年 | 拜年 |
| ►hóng bāo | Red Envelope | 紅包 | 红包 |
| ►yā suì qián | money in the red envelope | 壓歲錢 | 压岁钱 |
| ►gōng hè xīn xǐ | Happy New Year | 恭賀新禧 | 恭贺新禧 |
| ►___ nián xíng dà yùn | Good luck for the year of the ____. | ___年行大運 | ___年行大运 |
| ►tiē chūn lián | red banners | 貼春聯 | 贴春联 |
| ►bàn nián huò | New Year shopping | 辦年貨 | 办年货 |
