猴年 (hóu nián) — year of the Monkey (in the Chinese zodiac)

Definition

One of the 12 years in the Chinese zodiac, named after the Monkey; recurs every 12 years (e.g., 2016, 2028). People born in this year are said to be clever and lively.

noun

year of the Monkey (in the Chinese zodiac)

Examples

猴年。
Wǒ shì zài hóu nián chū shēng de.
I was born in the year of the Monkey.
猴年2028。
Xià yí gè hóu nián shì 2028 nián.
The next year of the Monkey is 2028.
猴年。
hóu nián Chū shēng de rén bèi rèn wéi cōng ming huó pō.
People born in the year of the Monkey are considered smart and lively.

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