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Zodiac is a teaching method.

Zodiac is not a "unique method", but a folk culture in China traditional culture. In ancient times, the zodiac was matched with the twelve earthly branches to indicate the year of birth. For example, 2023 is the year of Guimao in the lunar calendar and the year of Rabbit in the zodiac. The twelve zodiac animals are mouse, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, chicken, dog and pig.

In traditional culture, the zodiac has different symbolic meanings and implications. For example, the mouse symbolizes wit and flexibility, the cow symbolizes diligence and steadiness, the tiger symbolizes courage and firmness, the rabbit symbolizes prudence and humility, the dragon symbolizes dignity and majesty, the snake symbolizes both rigidity and flexibility, the horse symbolizes boldness and freedom, the sheep symbolizes gentleness and kindness, the monkey symbolizes cleverness and wit, the chicken symbolizes diligence and tenacity, the dog symbolizes loyalty and courage, and the pig symbolizes openness and boldness.

In short, the zodiac is an important part of traditional culture, which embodies people's awe and imagination of animals and nature, and also reflects people's yearning and pursuit of a better life.