Animal Flashcard Set

Print double-sided: page 1 is the front (illustration + name), page 2 is the back (facts). Cut along the dashed lines.

Instructions:

Print page 1 (fronts), then flip the paper and print page 2 (backs).
Cut along the dashed lines to create 12 individual flashcards.
Optional: Laminate for durability.

Rat

鼠

shǔ

#1 of the Zodiac

Ox

牛

niú

#2 of the Zodiac

Tiger

虎

hǔ

#3 of the Zodiac

Rabbit

兔

tù

#4 of the Zodiac

Dragon

龍

lóng

#5 of the Zodiac

Snake

蛇

shé

#6 of the Zodiac

Horse

馬

mǎ

#7 of the Zodiac

Goat

羊

yáng

#8 of the Zodiac

Monkey

猴

hóu

#9 of the Zodiac

Rooster

雞

jī

#10 of the Zodiac

Dog

狗

gǒu

#11 of the Zodiac

Pig

豬

zhū

#12 of the Zodiac

Ox 牛

Element: earth

Key Traits: diligent, dependable, strong, determined

Lucky Numbers: 1, 4

Best Matches: rat, snake, rooster

Years: 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021

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Rat 鼠

Element: water

Key Traits: clever, resourceful, versatile, quick-witted

Lucky Numbers: 2, 3

Best Matches: dragon, monkey, ox

Years: 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020

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Rabbit 兔

Element: wood

Key Traits: gentle, elegant, diplomatic, cautious

Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 6

Best Matches: goat, monkey, dog, pig

Years: 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011, 2023

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Tiger 虎

Element: wood

Key Traits: brave, competitive, confident, charismatic

Lucky Numbers: 1, 3, 4

Best Matches: dragon, horse, pig

Years: 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022

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Snake 蛇

Element: fire

Key Traits: wise, enigmatic, intuitive, elegant

Lucky Numbers: 2, 8, 9

Best Matches: dragon, rooster, ox

Years: 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, 2025

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Dragon 龍

Element: earth

Key Traits: ambitious, energetic, confident, charismatic

Lucky Numbers: 1, 6, 7

Best Matches: rat, monkey, rooster

Years: 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012, 2024

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Goat 羊

Element: earth

Key Traits: gentle, creative, compassionate, dreamy

Lucky Numbers: 2, 7

Best Matches: horse, rabbit, pig

Years: 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027

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Horse 馬

Element: fire

Key Traits: energetic, free-spirited, adventurous, sociable

Lucky Numbers: 2, 3, 7

Best Matches: tiger, goat, rabbit

Years: 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026

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Rooster 雞

#10

Element: metal

Key Traits: observant, hardworking, courageous, confident

Lucky Numbers: 5, 7, 8

Best Matches: ox, snake, dragon

Years: 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017, 2029

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Monkey 猴

Element: metal

Key Traits: witty, intelligent, versatile, mischievous

Lucky Numbers: 4, 9

Best Matches: ox, dragon, rat

Years: 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028

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Pig 豬

#12

Element: water

Key Traits: generous, compassionate, diligent, sincere

Lucky Numbers: 2, 5, 8

Best Matches: tiger, rabbit, goat

Years: 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019, 2031

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Dog 狗

#11

Element: earth

Key Traits: loyal, honest, amiable, protective

Lucky Numbers: 3, 4, 9

Best Matches: tiger, rabbit, horse

Years: 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018, 2030

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