Chinese zodiac
Year of the Monkey
People born in Monkey years (1992, 2004, 2016, 2028…) are traditionally associated with traits like clever, curious, playful. The cycle repeats every 12 years.
Monkey years
196819801992200420162028
Monkey traits
clevercuriousplayfulinventive
Monkey compatibility
By the traditional trines:
FAQ — Monkey
Which years are Monkey years?
Recent Monkey years: 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028 (the cycle repeats every 12 years).
What are the traits of the Monkey?
Traits associated with the Monkey: clever, curious, playful, inventive.
Which animals is the Monkey compatible with?
By the traditional trines, the Monkey matches best with: Rat, Dragon.
When does the Chinese year begin?
The Chinese year begins at Chinese New Year (late January – mid-February), not January 1. Someone born in January or early February may belong to the previous year’s animal.