Definition
猴年 refers to the year of the Monkey in the Chinese zodiac, which cycles every 12 years. Each zodiac animal is associated with specific personality traits, and people born in a Monkey year are often described as clever and energetic. The most recent Monkey years include 2016, 2004, and 1992.
n.
year of the Monkey (in the Chinese zodiac)
Examples
- 猴年。Wǒ shì zài hóu nián chūshēng de.I was born in the year of the Monkey.
- 猴年2028。Xià yí ge hóu nián shì èr líng èr bā nián.The next year of the Monkey is 2028.
- 猴年。hóu nián chūshēng de rén bèi rènwéi cōngmíng huópō.People born in the year of the Monkey are considered smart and lively.
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