Chinese Zodiac Animals in Tâi-gí (Part 1)

Did you know that each year in Taiwan is traditionally associated with an animal to represent it? This week, we’ll learn about the 12 Chinese zodiac animals in Tâi-gí.

●Words to Know:1. 鳥鼠 niáu-tshí (n.) mouse or rat

2. 牛 gû (n.) cow or bull

3. 虎 hóo (n.) tiger

4. 兔仔 thòo-á (n.) rabbit

5. 龍 lîng (n.) dragon

6. 蛇 tsuâ (n.) snake

●Idiom of the week:

飼鳥鼠，咬布袋。

Tshī niáu-tshí, kā pòo-tē.

(Raise a rat, and it chews through your grain sack.)