2009 is the year of the Ox which is also known by its formal name of Yi Chou. 己丑 . The Ox belongs to the earth element and is the second of the 12 animal signs.
In the Hsia calendar, is symbolized by two elements – with earth sitting on top of earth. The Chinese calendar year goes on 60-year cycle. 2009 is the 10-th year in the current 60-year Cycle.
2009 is Year 4706 in the Chinese calendar.
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