Beginner Chinese Words: Cow - Chinese Zodiac

The Ox/Cow is the second in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac. People born in 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997 or 2009 are all Ox-born. Share the post to find out if one of your friends is one! They tend to have a strong sense of obligation, they work hard, and it is easy for them to win the boss’s praise and trust. They make great farmers, businessmen and consultants. Their ideal partners are mouse, snake and rooster.Let’s learn another interesting expression today: “初生牛犊不怕虎‬ (chū shēng niú dú bú pà hǔ)” which means “newborn oxen are not afraid of tigers”. Chinese people often use this expression when they see a youngster challenging the authority. In China, respect to the elderly is instigated from a young age so seeing someone standing up for themselves is considered very audacious. Like this post if you regard yourself a “newborn ox” too!!