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The Chinese Proverbs about twelve zodiac What are the twelve animal signs in Chinese culture? Rat Ox Tiger Hare Dragon Snake Monkey Sheep Horse Rooster Dog pig Rat Chinese connotations: 1.disgusting/annoying老鼠过街，人人喊打。 A rat crossing the street is chased by all. 2.timid胆小如鼠 as timid as a hare Western connotations: 1.Suspicious / troublesome /disgraceful Smell a rat觉得非常可疑 2.Treacherous They ratted on us.他们背叛了我们. “Rat” is only associated with something derogatory in both Chinese and Western Cultures. Ox Chinese connotations: strong/well-built 壮如牛 (D) strong as a horse