With Chinese New Year (or Lunar New Year) quickly approaching, some may wonder why this coming year is the Year of the Snake, why each year is represented by an animal and the story behind it all.

In this short lesson, I use my adorable cats to help you hear and practice the four tones in Mandarin with the simple ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. Do you know which Chinese Lunar New Year animal you are?

Discover your Chinese zodiac animal sign by birth year and learn how the lunar calendar determines your true sign. Your Chinese sign or animal is determined by the year of your birthday. The only ...