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'''The Chinese Zodiac Year of Birth''' (本命年 Běn Mìng Niǎn) refers to the year of zodiac animal in which one was born. As there are 12 animals ([[Rat]], [[Ox]], [[Tiger]], [[Rabbit]], [[Dragon]], [[Snake]], [[Horse]], [[Sheep]], [[Monkey]], [[Rooster]], [[Dog]], [[Pig]]), one undergoes a 12-year cycle to reach his Zodiac Year of Birth. Take the coming Chinese Year of the Rabbit (which begins on Feb. 3), for example. Those who were born in [[the Year of the Rabbit]] (1975, 1987 and [[1999]] in the [[Gregorian calendar]]) will soon reach their Zodiac Year of Birth. In line with traditional custom, those who meet with their Zodiac Year will wear red to avoid ill fortune.<br />
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