Years In Chinese Calendar. Every year in the chinese calendar passes under the sign of a certain animal, dominated by the prevailing element: Each year in the repeating zodiac cycle of 12 years is represented by a zodiac animal, each with its own.

In the table below, you will find the complete list arranged in the respective order of the 12 chinese zodiac signs and 12 lunar months. Chinese zodiac years are based on the lunar calendar, each zodiac.