Born Under the Dragon?🐲Let’s Talk Chinese Zodiac Signs S01E41【ENG】十二生肖
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🐭🐯 From clever rats to sleepy pigs — what does your Chinese zodiac say about you? In this episode, we dive into the legendary zodiac race, how to ask someone’s sign in Mandarin, and how to use simple grammar like “first,” “second,” and “third.” Perfect for beginner learners and curious minds!
🧠 Grammar of the Day: Ordinal Numbers
Today we’ll learn how to say “first,” “second,” “third” in Mandarin.
The pattern is super easy: 第 (dì) + number = ordinal number
第一 – first
第二 – second
第三 – third
Examples:
老鼠是第一名。
The rat is first place.
牛是第二名，因为它很努力。
The ox is second because it worked hard.
这是我第一次来中国。
This is my first time coming to China.
🌏 Cultural Background & Zodiac Story
In Chinese culture, we use the 十二生肖 (shí'èr shēngxiào)—the twelve zodiac animals.
Each year in the calendar is assigned one animal in a repeating 12-year cycle.
Here’s the list:
鼠 – rat
牛 – ox
虎 – tiger
兔 – rabbit
龙 – dragon
蛇 – snake
马 – horse
羊 – goat
猴 – monkey
鸡 – rooster
狗 – dog
猪 – pig
🗣️ Key Vocabulary (HSK1–2)
十二 – twelve
动物 – animal
年 – year
属 – to be born in the year of…
第 – prefix for ordinal numbers
喜欢 – to like
聪明 – smart
可爱 – cute
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