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Earthly Branches
The Twelve Earthly Branches are: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai—corresponding to the twelve zodiac animals and Five Element attributes.
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What are the Earthly Branches?
The Twelve Earthly Branches are: Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si, Wu, Wei, Shen, You, Xu, Hai.
What zodiac animals correspond to the Branches?
Zi=Rat, Chou=Ox, Yin=Tiger, Mao=Rabbit, Chen=Dragon, Si=Snake, Wu=Horse, Wei=Goat, Shen=Monkey, You=Rooster, Xu=Dog, Hai=Pig.
How are Branches assigned to Elements?
Yin-Mao Wood, Si-Wu Fire, Chen-Xu-Chou-Wei Earth, Shen-You Metal, Hai-Zi Water.
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