中国十二生肖：猴-The Monkey

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The Monkey

 Monkey - Chinese Zodiac AnimalBirth Years:

1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028, 2040, 2052

 

Compatible with:

Rat and Pig

 

Birthstone:

Tiger’s Eye

 

Precious Flower:

Gladiolus

 

Western Equivalent:

Leo

 

Strengths:

sociable¹, clever, curious

 

Weaknesses:

unreliable, mischievous², disrespectful

 

The Monkey is the ninth sign in the Chinese zodiac. People born in the Year of the Monkey tend to be charming, witty³, and full of beans. They never stop eating, but their high energy helps them burn off calories. Monkeys are good listeners. They love to help solve problems. If you work with a Monkey, watch your back. Monkeys love to play practical jokes. On the other hand, it is nearly impossible to trick a Monkey. Monkeys prefer urban living to rural lifestyles. The slow pace of the countryside bores the Monkey. These people tend to have a great memory and are highly intelligent. Never underestimate a Monkey. They are always trying to improve themselves. If a Monkey has to wait too long, he may abandon a project. Monkeys aren’t the most patient people. They firmly believe that the grass is always greener on the other side.

 

Wordchecker

clever (adjective): smart

unreliable (adjective): not trustworthy

mischievous (adjective): often gets into trouble while exploring

disrespectful (adjective): does not treat others in a polite manner

witty (adjective): funny

full of beans (adjective): always acting in a silly way

practical joke (noun): a trick that the other person does not expect

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