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  1. 1 Corinthians 13:5

  2. 1 Corinthians 14:22

  3. One Day Seems Like 1000 Years

  4. 1. Right Understanding / Right Perspective / Right View / Perfect View

  5. 1 Peter 3:13

  6. Ten perfect Mahayana rules

  7. 100 Years of Happy Marriage

  8. Water Rooster

  9. Wood Dog

10. Wood Pig/Boar

11. Fire Rat

12. Fire Ox/Bull

13. Earth Tiger

14. Earth Rabbit

15. 17 Seventeen

16. Golden/Metal Dragon

17. Golden/Metal Snake

18. Water Horse

19. Wood Rat

20. Water Goat/Sheep

21. Wood Monkey

22. Wood Rooster

23. Fire Dog

24. Fire Pig/Boar

25. Earth Rat

26. Earth Ox/Bull

27. Golden/Metal Tiger

28. Golden/Metal Rabbit

29. Water Dragon

30. Wood Ox/Bull

31. Water Snake

32. Wood Horse

33. Wood Goat/Sheep

34. Fire Monkey

35. Fire Rooster

36. Earth Dog

37. Earth Pig/Boar

38. Golden/Metal Rat

39. Golden/Metal Ox/Bull

40. Water Tiger

41. Fire Tiger

42. Water Rabbit

43. Wood Dragon

44. Wood Snake

45. Fire Horse

46. Fire Goat/Sheep

47. Earth Monkey

48. Earth Rooster

49. Golden/Metal Dog

50. Golden/Metal Pig/Boar

51. Water Rat

52. Fire Rabbit

53. Five Codes of Tang Soo Do

54. Five Red Bats

55. Water Ox/Bull

56. Wood Tiger

57. Wood Rabbit

58. Fire Dragon

59. Fire Snake

60. Earth Horse

61. Earth Goat/Sheep

62. Golden/Metal Monkey

63. Golden/Metal Rooster

64. Water Dog

65. Earth Dragon

66. Water Pig/Boar

67. Earth Snake

68. Golden/Metal Horse

69. Eight Black Horses

70. Golden/Metal Goat/Sheep

71. Water Monkey

72. Aaden

73. Aadhya

74. Aadil

75. Aadilah

76. Aaditya

77. Aadon

78. Aaftan

79. Aakash

80. Aalia

81. Aaliah

82. Aaliyah

83. Aalok

84. Aalyan

85. Aalysha

86. Aama

87. Aamari

88. Aamir

89. Aanand

90. Aanya

91. Aarana

92. Aarish

93. Aaro

94. Aaron

95. Aarti

96. Aaryan

97. Aasa

98. Aashir

99. Aashma

100. Aasia


1 Corinthians 13:5

 bù zuò hài xiū de shì bù qiú zì jǐ de yì chu bù qīng yì fā nù bù jì suàn rén de è
1 Corinthians 13:5 Scroll

Here is 1 Corinthians 13:5 in Chinese.

The text with punctuation:
不作害羞的事。不求自己的益处。不轻易发怒。不计算人的恶。

Hand-painted calligraphy does not retain punctuation.

This translation is from the Chinese Union Bible.

You may know it from the KJV as:
Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil.

1 Corinthians 14:22

 zhè yàng kàn lái shuō fāng yán bù shì wéi xìn de rén zuò zhèng jù nǎi shì wéi bù xìn de rén zuò xiān zhī jiǎng dào bù shì wéi bù xìn de rén zuò zhèng jù nǎi shì wéi xìn de rén
1 Corinthians 14:22 Scroll

Here is 1 Corinthians 14:22 in Chinese.

The text with punctuation:
这样看来,说方言,不是为信的人作证据,乃是为不信的人。作先知讲道,不是为不信的人作证据,乃是为信的人。

Hand-painted calligraphy does not retain punctuation.

This translation is from the Chinese Union Bible.

You may know it from the KJV as:
Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe.

One Day Seems Like 1000 Years

 yí rì qiān qiū
 ichi jitsu sen shuu
One Day Seems Like 1000 Years Scroll

一日千秋 is a Japanese and Chinese proverb about missing someone.

一日千秋 is often used to express how hard it is to wait for someone's return or to be away from someone.

Some will translate this as “one day feels like a very long time” or “waiting for someone (something) is hard.”

You might see this romanized as a single word, Ichijitsusenshuu, or as “Ichijitsu Senshuu” from Japanese.
If you break down the characters one-by-one, we get:
一 = one/a
日 = day/sun (can also represent time or date)
千 = 1000/thousand
秋 = autumn/fall

Together, 千秋 can mean “autumn comes thousand times” (or 1000 years). It can also be read as 1000 periods of time.
However, it relays the idea of heartache as you wait for someone you miss.

1. Right Understanding / Right Perspective / Right View / Perfect View

Samyag Dristhi / Samyag Drsti / Samma Ditthi

 zhèng jiàn
 sei ken
1. Right Understanding / Right Perspective / Right View / Perfect View Scroll

正見 is one of the Noble Eightfold Paths of Buddhism. Right View, along with the Right Thought, constitutes the path to Wisdom.

To get to the correct view of the world, you must first understand and follow Four Noble Truths.


Note: This term is exclusively used by devout Buddhists. It is not a common term, and is remains an unknown concept to most Japanese and Chinese people.


See Also:  Buddhism | Enlightenment | Noble Eightfold Path

1 Peter 3:13

 Nǐ men ruò shì rè xīn xíng shàn yǒu shéi hài nǐ men ne
1 Peter 3:13 Scroll

Here is 1 Peter 3:13 in Chinese.

The text with punctuation:
你们若是热心行善,有谁害你们呢?

Hand-painted calligraphy does not retain punctuation.

This translation is from the Chinese Union Bible.

You may know it from the KJV as:
And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

Ten perfect Mahayana rules

 shí fǎ
 jippou
Ten perfect Mahayana rules Scroll

十法 is the title of the ten perfect or perfecting Mahāyāna rules.

The order of rules is as follows:
1. right belief.
2. right conduct.
3. right spirit.
4. the joy of the bodhi mind.
5. joy in the dharma.
6. joy in meditation.
7. pursuing the correct dharma.
8. obedience to, or accordance with dharma.
9. departing from pride, desire, etc.
10. comprehending the inner teaching of Buddha and taking no pleasure in attaining such knowledge or noting the ignorance of others.

This title is only used in the context of Buddhism. Japanese and Chinese people who are not familiar with Buddhism will not recognize this title.

100 Years of Happy Marriage

 bǎi nián hǎo hé
100 Years of Happy Marriage Scroll

百年好合 is a wish or greeting, often heard at Chinese weddings, for a couple to have 100 good years together.

Some will translate this more naturally into English as: “May you live a long and happy life together.”

The character breakdown:
百 = 100
年 = Years
好 = Good (Happy)
合 = Together

Water Rooster

The Year of the Water Rooster

 shuǐ jī
Water Rooster Scroll

水雞 is Water Rooster in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1873, 1933, 1993, and 2053.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 癸酉.


See Also:  Rooster

Wood Dog

The Year of the Wood Dog

 mù gǒu
Wood Dog Scroll

木狗 is Wood Dog in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1874, 1934, 1994, and 2054.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 甲戌.


See Also:  Dog

Wood Pig/Boar

The Year of the Wood Pig/Boar

 mù zhū
Wood Pig/Boar Scroll

木豬 is Wood Pig/Boar in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1875, 1935, 1995, and 2055.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 乙亥.


See Also:  Pig/Boar

Fire Rat

The Year of the Fire Rat

 huǒ shǔ
Fire Rat Scroll

火鼠 is Fire Rat in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1876, 1936, 1996, and 2056.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 丙子.


See Also:  Rat

Fire Ox/Bull

The Year of the Fire Ox/Bull

 huǒ niú
Fire Ox/Bull Scroll

火牛 is Fire Ox/Bull in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1877, 1937, 1997, and 2057.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 丁丑.


See Also:  Ox/Bull

Earth Tiger

The Year of the Earth Tiger

 tǔ hǔ
Earth Tiger Scroll

土虎 is Earth Tiger in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1878, 1938, 1998, and 2058.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 戊寅.


See Also:  Tiger

Earth Rabbit

The Year of the Earth Rabbit

 tǔ tù
Earth Rabbit Scroll

土兔 is Earth Rabbit in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1879, 1939, 1999, and 2059.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 己卯.


See Also:  Rabbit

17 Seventeen

 shí qī
 juunana / juushichi
17 Seventeen Scroll

十七 is the Chinese, Japanese, and Korean for the number seventeen (17).

Golden/Metal Dragon

The Year of the Golden/Metal Dragon

 jīn lóng
Golden/Metal Dragon Scroll

金龍 is Golden/Metal Dragon in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1880, 1940, 2000, and 2060.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 庚辰.


See Also:  Dragon

Golden/Metal Snake

The Year of the Gold Snake

 jīn shé
Golden/Metal Snake Scroll

金蛇 is Golden/Metal Snake in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1881, 1941, 2001, and 2061.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 辛巳.


See Also:  Snake

Water Horse

The Year of the Water Horse

 shuǐ mǎ
Water Horse Scroll

水馬 is Water Horse in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1882, 1942, 2002, and 2062.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 壬午.


See Also:  Horse

Wood Rat

The Year of the Wood Rat

 mù shǔ
Wood Rat Scroll

木鼠 is Wood Rat in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1864, 1924, 1984, and 2044.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 甲子.


See Also:  Rat

Water Goat/Sheep

The Year of the Water Goat/Sheep

 shuǐ yáng
Water Goat/Sheep Scroll

水羊 is Water Goat/Sheep in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1883, 1943, 2003, and 2063.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 癸未.


See Also:  Goat/Sheep

Wood Monkey

The Year of the Wood Monkey

 mù hóu
Wood Monkey Scroll

木猴 is Wood Monkey in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1884, 1944, 2004, and 2064.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 甲申.


See Also:  Monkey

Wood Rooster

The Year of the Wood Rooster

 mù jī
Wood Rooster Scroll

木雞 is Wood Rooster in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1885, 1945, 2005, and 2065.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 乙酉.


See Also:  Rooster

Fire Dog

The Year of the Fire Dog

 huǒ gǒu
Fire Dog Scroll

火狗 is Fire Dog in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1886, 1946, 2006, and 2066.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 丙戌.


See Also:  Dog

Fire Pig/Boar

The Year of the Fire Pig/Boar

 huǒ zhū
Fire Pig/Boar Scroll

火豬 is Fire Pig/Boar in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1887, 1947, 2007, and 2067.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 丁亥.


See Also:  Pig/Boar

Earth Rat

The Year of the Earth Rat

 tǔ shǔ
Earth Rat Scroll

土鼠 is Earth Rat in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1888, 1948, 2008, and 2068.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 戊子.


See Also:  Rat

Earth Ox/Bull

The Year of the Earth Ox/Bull

 tǔ niú
Earth Ox/Bull Scroll

土牛 is Earth Ox/Bull in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1889, 1949, 2009, and 2069.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 己丑.


See Also:  Ox/Bull

Golden/Metal Tiger

The Year of the Golden/Metal Tiger

 jīn hǔ
Golden/Metal Tiger Scroll

金虎 is Golden/Metal Tiger in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1890, 1950, 2010, and 2070.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 庚寅.


See Also:  Tiger

Golden/Metal Rabbit

The Year of the Golden/Metal Rabbit

 jīn tù
Golden/Metal Rabbit Scroll

金兔 is Golden/Metal Rabbit in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1891, 1951, 2011, and 2071.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 辛卯.


See Also:  Rabbit

Water Dragon

The Year of the Water Dragon

 shuǐ lóng
Water Dragon Scroll

水龍 is Water Dragon in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1892, 1952, 2012, and 2072.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 壬辰.


See Also:  Dragon

Wood Ox/Bull

The Year of the Wood Ox/Bull

 mù niú
Wood Ox/Bull Scroll

木牛 is Wood Ox/Bull in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1865, 1925, 1985, and 2045.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 乙丑.


See Also:  Ox/Bull

Water Snake

The Year of the Water Snake

 shuǐ shé
Water Snake Scroll

水蛇 is Water Snake in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1893, 1953, 2013, and 2073.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 癸巳.


See Also:  Snake

Wood Horse

The Year of the Wood Horse

 mù mǎ
Wood Horse Scroll

木馬 is Wood Horse in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1894, 1954, 2014, and 2074.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 甲午.


See Also:  Horse

Wood Goat/Sheep

The Year of the Wood Goat/Sheep

 mù yáng
Wood Goat/Sheep Scroll

木羊 is Wood Goat/Sheep in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1895, 1955, 2015, and 2075.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 乙未.


See Also:  Goat/Sheep

Fire Monkey

The Year of the Fire Monkey

 huǒ hóu
Fire Monkey Scroll

火猴 is Fire Monkey in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1896, 1956, 2016, and 2076.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 丙申.


See Also:  Monkey

Fire Rooster

The Year of the Fire Rooster

 huǒ jī
Fire Rooster Scroll

火雞 is Fire Rooster in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1897, 1957, 2017, and 2077.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 丁酉.


See Also:  Rooster

Earth Dog

The Year of the Earth Dog

 tǔ gǒu
Earth Dog Scroll

土狗 is Earth Dog in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1898, 1958, 2018, and 2078.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 戊戌.


See Also:  Dog

Earth Pig/Boar

The Year of the Earth Pig/Boar

 tǔ zhū
Earth Pig/Boar Scroll

土豬 is Earth Pig/Boar in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1899, 1959, 2019, and 2079.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 己亥.


See Also:  Pig/Boar

Golden/Metal Rat

The Year of the Golden/Metal Rat

 jīn shǔ
Golden/Metal Rat Scroll

金鼠 is Golden/Metal Rat in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1900, 1960, 2020, and 2080.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 庚子.


See Also:  Rat

Golden/Metal Ox/Bull

The Year of the Golden/Metal Ox/Bull

 jīn niú
Golden/Metal Ox/Bull Scroll

金牛 is Golden/Metal Ox/Bull in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1901, 1961, 2021, and 2081.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 辛丑.


See Also:  Ox/Bull

Water Tiger

The Year of the Water Tiger

 shuǐ hǔ
Water Tiger Scroll

水虎 is Water Tiger in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1902, 1962, 2022, and 2082.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 壬寅.


See Also:  Tiger

Fire Tiger

The Year of the Fire Tiger

 huǒ hǔ
Fire Tiger Scroll

火虎 is Fire Tiger in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1866, 1926, 1986, and 2046.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 丙寅.


See Also:  Tiger

Water Rabbit

The Year of the Water Rabbit

 shuǐ tù
Water Rabbit Scroll

水兔 is Water Rabbit in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1903, 1963, 2023, and 2083.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 癸卯.


See Also:  Rabbit

Wood Dragon

The Year of the Wood Dragon

 mù lóng
Wood Dragon Scroll

木龍 is Wood Dragon in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1904, 1964, 2024, and 2084.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 甲辰.


See Also:  Dragon

Wood Snake

The Year of the Wood Snake

 mù shé
Wood Snake Scroll

木蛇 is Wood Snake in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1905, 1965, 2025, and 2085.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 乙巳.


See Also:  Snake

Fire Horse

The Year of the Fire Horse

 huǒ mǎ
Fire Horse Scroll

火馬 is Fire Horse in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1906, 1966, 2026, and 2086.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 丙午.


See Also:  Horse

Fire Goat/Sheep

The Year of the Fire Goat/Sheep

 huǒ yáng
Fire Goat/Sheep Scroll

火羊 is Fire Goat/Sheep in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1907, 1967, 2027, and 2087.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 丁未.


See Also:  Goat/Sheep

Earth Monkey

The Year of the Earth Monkey

 tǔ hóu
Earth Monkey Scroll

土猴 is Earth Monkey in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1908, 1968, 2028, and 2088.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 戊申.


See Also:  Monkey

Earth Rooster

The Year of the Earth Rooster

 tǔ jī
Earth Rooster Scroll

土雞 is Earth Rooster in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1909, 1969, 2029, and 2089.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 己酉.


See Also:  Rooster

Golden/Metal Dog

The Year of the Golden/Metal Dog

 jīn gǒu
Golden/Metal Dog Scroll

金狗 is Golden/Metal Dog in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1910, 1970, 2030, and 2090.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 庚戌.


See Also:  Dog

Golden/Metal Pig/Boar

The Year of the Golden/Metal Pig/Boar

 jīn zhū
Golden/Metal Pig/Boar Scroll

金豬 is Golden/Metal Pig/Boar in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1911, 1971, 2031, and 2091.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 辛亥.


See Also:  Pig/Boar

Water Rat

The Year of the Water Rat

 shuǐ shǔ
Water Rat Scroll

水鼠 is Water Rat in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1912, 1972, 2032, and 2092.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 壬子.


See Also:  Rat

Fire Rabbit

The Year of the Fire Rabbit

 huǒ tù
Fire Rabbit Scroll

火兔 is Fire Rabbit in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1867, 1927, 1987, and 2047.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 丁卯.


See Also:  Rabbit

Five Codes of Tang Soo Do

 guó jiā zhōng chéng fù mǔ xiào dào péng yǒu yǒu xìn shā shēng yǒu zé lín zhàn wú tuì
Five Codes of Tang Soo Do Scroll

国家忠诚父母孝道朋友有信杀生有择临战无退 are the five codes of Tang Soo Do.

I suggest you have this arranged in five columns when you get to the options page for your custom calligraphy wall scroll.

Here are my translations of each of the five codes:
國家忠誠 Be loyal to your country.
父母孝道 In regards to parents, behave in a filial way.
朋友有信 Be faithful in friendship.
殺生有擇 When fighting for life and death, make noble choices.
臨戰無退 No retreat in battle.

Note: “Tang Soo Do” is a romanization of 唐手道. It's 당수도 in Korean Hangul. It can also be romanized as “Tangsudo” or “Dangsudo.”

Five Red Bats

 hóng wǔ fú
Five Red Bats Scroll

紅五蝠 is a play on words in Chinese because of some homophones.

The first thing you need to know is that the word for bat, 蝠, sounds exactly like the word for good fortune, 福. Thus, bats are often associated with good luck and good fortune in Chinese culture.

Five bats (五福 / 五蝠) means “five fortunes,” referring to luck, prosperity, wealth, happiness, and longevity.

The word red, 红, has the same sound as 宏 meaning vast, great, or magnificent. Therefore, a red bat means “vast fortune.”

Altogether, five red bats represent vast reaches of the five fortunes.

Water Ox/Bull

The Year of the Water Ox/Bull

 shuǐ niú
Water Ox/Bull Scroll

水牛 is Water Ox/Bull in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1913, 1973, 2033, and 2093.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 癸丑.


See Also:  Ox/Bull

Wood Tiger

The Year of the Wood Tiger

 mù hǔ
Wood Tiger Scroll

木虎 is Wood Tiger in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1914, 1974, 2034, and 2094.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 甲寅.


See Also:  Tiger

Wood Rabbit

The Year of the Wood Rabbit

 mù tù
Wood Rabbit Scroll

木兔 is Wood Rabbit in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1915, 1975, 2035, and 2095.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 乙卯.


See Also:  Rabbit

Fire Dragon

The Year of the Fire Dragon

 huǒ lóng
Fire Dragon Scroll

火龍 is Fire Dragon in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1916, 1976, 2036, and 2096.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 丙辰.


See Also:  Dragon

Fire Snake

The Year of the Fire Snake

 huǒ shé
Fire Snake Scroll

火蛇 is Fire Snake in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1917, 1977, 2037, and 2097.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 丁巳.


See Also:  Snake

Earth Horse

The Year of the Earth Horse

 tǔ mǎ
Earth Horse Scroll

土馬 is Earth Horse in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1918, 1978, 2038, and 2098.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 戊午.


See Also:  Horse

Earth Goat/Sheep

The Year of the Earth Goat/Sheep

 tǔ yáng
Earth Goat/Sheep Scroll

土羊 is Earth Goat/Sheep in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1919, 1979, 2039, and 2099.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 己未.


See Also:  Goat/Sheep

Golden/Metal Monkey

The Year of the Golden/Metal Monkey

 jīn hóu
Golden/Metal Monkey Scroll

金猴 is Golden/Metal Monkey in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1920, 1980, 2040, and 2100.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 庚申.


See Also:  Monkey

Golden/Metal Rooster

The Year of the Golden/Metal Rooster

 jīn jī
Golden/Metal Rooster Scroll

金雞 is Golden/Metal Rooster in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1921, 1981, 2041, and 2101.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 辛酉.


See Also:  Rooster

Water Dog

The Year of the Water Dog

 shuǐ gǒu
Water Dog Scroll

水狗 is Water Dog in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1922, 1982, 2042, and 2102.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 壬戌.


See Also:  Dog

Earth Dragon

The Year of the Earth Dragon

 tǔ lóng
Earth Dragon Scroll

土龍 is Earth Dragon in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1868, 1928, 1988, and 2048.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 戊辰.


See Also:  Dragon

Water Pig/Boar

The Year of the Water Pig/Boar

 shuǐ zhū
Water Pig/Boar Scroll

水豬 is Water Pig/Boar in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1923, 1983, 2043, and 2103.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 癸亥.


See Also:  Pig/Boar

Earth Snake

The Year of the Earth Snake

 tǔ shé
Earth Snake Scroll

土蛇 is Earth Snake in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1869, 1929, 1989, and 2049.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 己巳.


See Also:  Snake

Golden/Metal Horse

The Year of the Golden/Metal Horse

 jīn mǎ
Golden/Metal Horse Scroll

金馬 is Golden/Metal Horse in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1870, 1930, 1990, and 2050.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 庚午.


See Also:  Horse

Eight Black Horses

 hēi bā mǎ
Eight Black Horses Scroll

黑八馬 means “eight black horses” in Chinese.

This is an unusual title for calligraphy, but several people have searched for it, so we added it.
Eight horses are a sign of success in business in Chinese culture.

Golden/Metal Goat/Sheep

The Year of the Golden/Metal Goat/Sheep

 jīn yáng
Golden/Metal Goat/Sheep Scroll

金羊 is Golden/Metal Goat/Sheep in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1871, 1931, 1991, and 2051.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 辛未.


See Also:  Goat/Sheep

Water Monkey

The Year of the Water Monkey

 shuǐ hóu
Water Monkey Scroll

水猴 is Water Monkey in Chinese.

In the Chinese zodiac and sexagenary (60-year) cycle, this combination occurs in years that include 1872, 1932, 1992, and 2052.

In the sexagenary cycle, this year is represented by 壬申.


See Also:  Monkey

 ā dāng
Aaden Scroll

阿登 is the name Aaden in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā dí yà
Aadhya Scroll

阿迪亞 is the name Aadhya in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā dí ěr
Aadil Scroll

阿迪爾 is the name Aadil in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā dí lā
Aadilah Scroll

阿迪拉 is the name Aadilah in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā dí dì yà
Aaditya Scroll

阿迪蒂亞 is the name Aaditya in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā dùn
Aadon Scroll

阿頓 is the name Aadon in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā fú tǎn
Aaftan Scroll

阿夫坦 is the name Aaftan in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā kǎ shí
Aakash Scroll

阿卡什 is the name Aakash in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā lì yà
Aalia Scroll

阿利亞 is the name Aalia in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā lì yà
Aaliah Scroll

阿利亞 is the name Aaliah in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā lì yà
Aaliyah Scroll

阿麗婭 is the name Aaliyah in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā luò kè
Aalok Scroll

阿洛克 is the name Aalok in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā lì ān
Aalyan Scroll

阿利安 is the name Aalyan in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā lì shā
Aalysha Scroll

阿利莎 is the name Aalysha in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā mǎ
Aama Scroll

阿瑪 is the name Aama in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā mǎ lǐ
Aamari Scroll

阿馬里 is the name Aamari in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā mǐ ěr
Aamir Scroll

阿米爾 is the name Aamir in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā nán dé
Aanand Scroll

阿南德 is the name Aanand in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā ní yà
Aanya Scroll

阿尼亞 is the name Aanya in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā lā nà
Aarana Scroll

阿拉納 is the name Aarana in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā lǐ shí
Aarish Scroll

阿里什 is the name Aarish in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā luó
Aaro Scroll

阿羅 is the name Aaro in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā lóng
Aaron Scroll

This is a common Mandarin Chinese transliteration for the male name Aaron.

 yà lún
Aaron Scroll

亞倫 is the second most common transliteration to Mandarin Chinese for the name Aaron.

 ā ěr dì
Aarti Scroll

阿爾蒂 is the name Aarti in Chinese (Mandarin).

 yà lì ān
Aaryan Scroll

亞利安 is the name Aaryan in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā sà
Aasa Scroll

阿薩 is the name Aasa in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā xī ěr
Aashir Scroll

阿希爾 is the name Aashir in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā shí mǎ
Aashma Scroll

阿什瑪 is the name Aashma in Chinese (Mandarin).

 ā xī yà
Aasia Scroll

阿西亞 is the name Aasia in Chinese (Mandarin).




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All of our calligraphy wall scrolls are handmade.

When the calligrapher finishes creating your artwork, it is taken to my art mounting workshop in Beijing where a wall scroll is made by hand from a combination of silk, rice paper, and wood.
After we create your wall scroll, it takes at least two weeks for air mail delivery from Beijing to you.

Allow a few weeks for delivery. Rush service speeds it up by a week or two for $10!

When you select your calligraphy, you'll be taken to another page where you can choose various custom options.


A nice Chinese calligraphy wall scroll

The wall scroll that Sandy is holding in this picture is a "large size"
single-character wall scroll.
We also offer custom wall scrolls in small, medium, and an even-larger jumbo size.

A professional Chinese Calligrapher

Professional calligraphers are getting to be hard to find these days.
Instead of drawing characters by hand, the new generation in China merely type roman letters into their computer keyboards and pick the character that they want from a list that pops up.

There is some fear that true Chinese calligraphy may become a lost art in the coming years. Many art institutes in China are now promoting calligraphy programs in hopes of keeping this unique form of art alive.

Trying to learn Chinese calligrapher - a futile effort

Even with the teachings of a top-ranked calligrapher in China, my calligraphy will never be good enough to sell. I will leave that to the experts.

A high-ranked Chinese master calligrapher that I met in Zhongwei

The same calligrapher who gave me those lessons also attracted a crowd of thousands and a TV crew as he created characters over 6-feet high. He happens to be ranked as one of the top 100 calligraphers in all of China. He is also one of very few that would actually attempt such a feat.