中國人習慣用生肖來計算年齡,而且這一習慣已延續(xù)上千年了。生肖陪伴人們那么久,由它回望古代先民,能看到生活智慧的光芒。本書從生肖的來歷、排名開始,再分別介紹十二生肖。十二生肖,一個生肖一年,十二年輪回,正體現(xiàn)著古時的天文歷法、歲時禮俗。而每一個生肖又有自己的歷史、不同時代的不同作用以及人們賦予的文化內(nèi)涵。Chinese people are used to count age by the zodiac animals, and this is a habit thousands of years old. Through the time-honored Chinese zodiac, we can catch a glimpse of the ancient wisdom in everyday life. Starting from the origin and the order of the zodiac, this book introduces and digs deep into the twelve zodiac. Each animal represents a year, and each has its own history, function and cultural meanings in different times. Altogether, the twelve animals form a twelve-year cycle, reflecting the astronomical calendar and cultural customs of our ancestors in the river of time.
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vivid Calendar, Best WishesZodiac CalendarWhy Are There 12 Animals in the Zodiac?Why Is the Zodiac Represented by Animals?What and Why Is the Order of the Zodiac Animals?Rat: Quick-WittedOx: DiligentTiger: BraveRabbit: CuteDragon: PowerfulSnake: NimbleHorse: RobustGoat: KindMonkey: SmartRooster: ResponsibleDog: LoyalPig: NaiveLegends of the Chinese Zodiac