Chinese zodiac
Year of the Ox
People born in Ox years (1997, 2009, 2021, 2033…) are traditionally associated with traits like diligent, dependable, strong. The cycle repeats every 12 years.
Ox years
197319851997200920212033
Ox traits
diligentdependablestrongdetermined
Ox compatibility
By the traditional trines:
FAQ — Ox
Which years are Ox years?
Recent Ox years: 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033 (the cycle repeats every 12 years).
What are the traits of the Ox?
Traits associated with the Ox: diligent, dependable, strong, determined.
Which animals is the Ox compatible with?
By the traditional trines, the Ox matches best with: Snake, Rooster.
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.