sentence: People are associated with the animal for the year that they are born.
sentences_before: The Chinese zodiac is a mathematical cycle of 12 animals. Each animal represents one year.
sentences_after: Zodiac animals can also represent hours of the day and directions. Although it is called the Chinese zodiac, this system is also used in several other countries in Asia such as Korea, Japan, and Vietnam.
concept_name: People
headings: Chinese Zodiac
categories: China Mythology