Archive for January, 2009
Chinese Zodiac: The Rooster Posted by Transparent Language on Jan 31, 2009
Hello Readers! Today’s topic is the Rooster. Those who were born in the year of the 鸡 (Rooster) are known to have particularly 敏锐的反应 (keen instincts). They are fond of 开玩笑 (making jokes). They have a particular 天赋 (natural talent) in the arena of 创造 (creation). That is to say that they 擅长 (are good…
Chinese Zodiac: The Monkey Posted by Transparent Language on Jan 31, 2009
Hello Readers! Today’s topic is the Monkey. People born in the year of the 猴 (monkey) are known to be quite 活泼 (vivacious) like the Dragon and also 灵巧 (handy). What makes the Monkey unique is their high dedication to 侠义 (chivalry) and their tendency to 放弃 (abandon) whatever they’re doing to help a friend. …
Chinese Zodiac: The Sheep Posted by Transparent Language on Jan 31, 2009
Hello Readers! Today’s post is about the Sheep. People born in the year of the 羊 (sheep) are strong in the cogitation department. Their thoughts are both 深沉 (deep) and 伶俐 (witty). This may explain why their 宗教信念 (religious beliefs) and 孝心 (loyalty to the family) are so strong. Sheep also have a particular 趣味…
Chinese Zodiac: The Horse Posted by Transparent Language on Jan 31, 2009
Hello Readers! Today’s topic is the Horse. For those who were born in the year of the 马 (horse), an opportunity to 出风头 (be in the limelight) is never passed up. They are rather 巧妙 (clever) in social situations. One thing that stands out about the horse, however, is the inability to 保守秘密 (keep secrets). …
Chinese Zodiac: The Snake Posted by Transparent Language on Jan 30, 2009
Hello Readers! Today’s topic is the Snake. For the people who were born in the year of the 蛇 (snake), they are fortunate individuals. Their 才智 (knowledge and talent) coupled with their fondness for 交际 (social intercourse) makes for a very good foundation. Indeed, their 高尚 (lofty) personal character sets up to do big things. …
Chinese Zodiac: The Dragon Posted by Transparent Language on Jan 27, 2009
Hello Readers! Today’s topic is the Dragon. People born in the year of the 龙 (dragon) were born to be people who can work 一心一意 (intently). The Dragon is also the only 虚构 (imaginary) animal of the zodiac. Their rather 活泼 (lively, vivacious) 风气 (style) may be characterized by the Dragon’s love of 冒险 (risk-taking)…
Chinese Zodiac: The Rabbit Posted by Transparent Language on Jan 26, 2009
Hello Readers! Today’s topic is the Rabbit. People born in the year of the 兔(rabbit) are known to be 温和 (moderate) individuals. One drawback for the Rabbits is that they sometimes 遗失 (miss out on, lose due to carelessness) good opportunities because they tend to not make judgments in black and white terms. 敏感(sensitive) would…