虎
Year of the Tiger
虎 , in speech 老虎 . Born in 1986, 1998, 2010 or 2022? Here is what tradition says about you, who you match, and the sayings to know.
Tiger personality
The Tiger is king of the mountain forests, with the stripes of 王, “king”, on its forehead. People born in a Tiger year are said to be brave and confident, born leaders who act fast and protect the people they love.
Strengths
- 勇敢 brave
- 自信 confident
- 有正义感 a strong sense of justice
Watch out for
Best matches and clash
2026, the Year of the Horse, is a friendly year for you: the Horse is one of your matches.
Sayings with the Tiger
- 虎头蛇尾 a tiger’s head and a snake’s tail: a strong start and a weak finish
- 如虎添翼 like a tiger given wings: stronger than ever
Tiger years and their elements
- 1926 丙寅 Fire
- 1938 戊寅 Earth
- 1950 庚寅 Metal
- 1962 壬寅 Water
- 1974 甲寅 Wood
- 1986 丙寅 Fire
- 1998 戊寅 Earth
- 2010 庚寅 Metal
- 2022 壬寅 Water
What tradition says, for fun. The matches are the classical 三合 and 六合; 六冲 is the animal six years away.
Questions
What years are the Year of the Tiger?
1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022. Each year starts at Chinese New Year, so a January or February birthday can belong to the year before; put in your birthday on the zodiac finder to be sure.
Who is the Tiger compatible with?
Tradition matches the Tiger with the Horse and the Dog (三合, the three harmonies) and with the Pig (六合, its secret friend). It clashes with the Monkey.
How do you say Tiger in Chinese?
虎 (hǔ). To say you were born in a Tiger year, say 我属虎 (wǒ shǔ hǔ).