Overview
Summary of Year of the Rooster
The Rooster, in Chinese texts, is observant, diligent and brave, upright, sharp-eyed and confident. In short, sharp-eyed and bold.
In Chinese tradition
Meaning by topic
Sharp-eyed and bold
Both "good at observing" and "observant" are recorded. Boldness paired with this kind of eye is the picture of the Rooster.
Working hard with integrity
The Rooster works diligently as recorded, is also honest, and finishes with self-confidence.
Gold and the circle of friends
Gold, brown and yellow are the three colors of the Rooster. The Rooster is paired with the Dragon as a friend. In the Rooster's Triple Harmony group there are also the Snake and the Ox. The Rooster and the Rabbit are a clashing pair.
Trine · Friend · Clash
Relations with other years
- Trine
Ox · Snake · Rooster - Friend year
Year of the Dragon - Clashing year
Year of the Rabbit
Colour · Element
Traditional data
- Lucky colours
- gold, brown, yellow
- Element
- Clashing year
- Year of the Rabbit
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The Rooster is more alert to detail than the calm Goat, the mischievous Monkey, the straightforward Dog and the generous Pig.
- good-hearted · creative · patientYear of the Goat
- clever · playful · quick learnerYear of the Monkey
- diligent · honest · sharp observer · courageous · observant · confidentYear of the Rooster
- honest · sincere · friendlyYear of the Dog
- kindness · generous · calmYear of the Pig
Frequently asked questions
How does the Rooster differ from other years?
The standout is observing, followed by diligence and boldness.
Can the Rooster pair with the Dragon?
The texts classify the Dragon as the Rooster's paired friend.
Brown is in the auspicious color set of which year?
It is in the Rooster's set, along with gold and yellow.