hinese zodiac, or shengxiao (shnng-sshyao 'born resembling'), is represented by 12 zodiac animals. In order,  they are the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig.br br Chinese zodiac years beginend at Chinese New Year (in JanuaryFebruary). Each year in the repeating zodiac cycle of 12 years is represented by a zodiac animal, each with its own reputed attributes.