Chinese Symbols for Animals

Chinese symbols for all animals including zodiac animals

Single Chinese Symbols

Rat/Mouse

Pinyin: shǔ

First zodiac animal, clever and quick

Ox/Cow

Pinyin: niú

Second zodiac animal, diligent and reliable

Tiger

Pinyin: hǔ

Third zodiac animal, brave and confident

Rabbit

Pinyin: tù

Fourth zodiac animal, gentle and quiet

Dragon

Pinyin: lóng

Fifth zodiac animal, mythical creature of power and wisdom

Snake

Pinyin: shé

Sixth zodiac animal, wise and enigmatic

Horse

Pinyin: mǎ

Seventh zodiac animal, free and energetic

Goat/Sheep

Pinyin: yáng

Eighth zodiac animal, gentle and calm

Monkey

Pinyin: hóu

Ninth zodiac animal, clever and mischievous

Rooster/Chicken

Pinyin: jī

Tenth zodiac animal, punctual and proud

Dog

Pinyin: gǒu

Eleventh zodiac animal, loyal and honest

Pig

Pinyin: zhū

Twelfth zodiac animal, generous and diligent

Bear

Pinyin: xióng

Large mammal, symbol of strength

Animals

Wolf

Pinyin: láng

Wild canine, symbol of pack loyalty

Animals
鹿

Deer

Pinyin: lù

Graceful forest animal

Animals

Elephant

Pinyin: xiàng

Large mammal, symbol of wisdom and memory

Animals

Lion

Pinyin: shī

King of beasts, symbol of courage

Animals

Leopard

Pinyin: bào

Swift spotted big cat

Animals

Fox

Pinyin: hú

Clever canine, symbol of cunning

Animals

Cat

Pinyin: māo

Domestic feline, symbol of independence

Animals

Fish

Pinyin: yú

Aquatic animal, symbol of abundance

Turtle

Pinyin: guī

Long-lived reptile, symbol of longevity

Frog

Pinyin: wā

Amphibian, symbol of transformation

Animals

Duck

Pinyin: yā

Water bird

Birds Animals

Goose

Pinyin: é

Large water bird

Birds Animals
熊猫

Panda

Pinyin: xióng māo

China's national treasure

Animals
蝴蝶

Butterfly

Pinyin: hú dié

Beautiful insect, symbol of transformation

Animals
蜜蜂

Bee

Pinyin: mì fēng

Hardworking insect

Animals

Chinese Symbol Phrases

Four-Character Idioms