Traditional culture in plain words
Rooster
The Rooster stands for keeping time and diligence; the ancients trusted its crow to announce the dawn.
At a glance
Compatible signs
In 2027
Traditional character
Rooster people are earnest and dutiful, punctual and true to their word, and speak plainly. In tradition the Rooster has five virtues — culture, courage, bravery, kindness and trust — and is the only bird among the twelve.
In company, Rooster people care about a neat appearance and admire the same earnestness in others.
Customs and getting along
The ancients greeted the new year with the golden rooster's call; the rooster in New Year prints means good luck, as 'rooster' sounds near 'auspicious'.
With Rooster people, plain speaking saves the trouble; they keep time, and ask the same regard for everyone's.
Zodiac characters belong to traditional culture and are shared for interest; every person's character is shaped by their own experience and choices.