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19-02-2026 07:00

The Year of the Horse begins in 2026, and people born in this year are believed to be energetic, social, stubborn, and hardworking.

Horses in Chinese culture represent success, ambition, and passion. This year is a fire-horse year, meaning the element fire influences it.

In Chinese philosophy, five elements interact to support or restrain each other, and each year carries its own element. Horses are important in history, literature, and legends. Ancient stories describe powerful horses carrying heroes and emperors, and famous works like Journey to the West feature horses as symbols of bravery and perseverance. Horses also changed wars, transport, and communication, and helped humans develop.

Today, horses appear in logos for brands, cars, and banks. Younger Chinese people now use the horse spirit to describe hard work and long hours. Lunar New Year is celebrated in many Asian countries and beyond, withamily gatherings, traditional food, and festivals.

Difficult words: stubborn (not willing to change your mind or behavior), ambition (a strong wish to achieve something important), restrain (to hold back or control something), perseverance (the ability to keep going even when it is difficult).

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