twelve Chinese zodiac signs
Refers to the twelve earthly branches used in the Chinese zodiac: 子, 丑, 寅, 卯, 辰, 巳, 午, 未, 申, 酉, 戌, 亥. Often used in contexts of years, directions, and time.
The twelve zodiac signs are Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Sheep, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Boar.
He explained the story of the twelve zodiac signs in detail.
From 十二 (twelve) + 支 (branch), referring to the twelve earthly branches of the Chinese zodiac system.