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BubbleB

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Q: 12, 24, 36 years old - what does it mean exactly in China?

I heard it said every time it was your animal's year, it was really important. But important in what way? Do they think everything is going to go their way that year? What special things do they have to do?

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GuilinRaf

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Important as in big changes, like marriage, or like exceptionally bad health, etc.

grapes:

Are you Chinese ?

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GuilinRaf:

No, I am from the United States. Why do you ask?

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grapes:

Because your answer is very accurate.You are in China for many years?

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GuilinRaf:

Almost five years now!

Thank you for the compliment!

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biodamon

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It's called ben3ming4nian2.

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