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Tý — Rat
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Learn the 12 zodiac animals with free flashcards and videos. Fun fact: the Vietnamese zodiac features the Cat (Mèo), not the Rabbit.
Mèo (Cat), not the Rabbit
Flip each card to learn the animal. The front shows the zodiac sign with a speaker pill for pronunciation; flip the card to reveal the real printed card back — the translation, phonetic pronunciation, and the zodiac story in English and Vietnamese. Shuffle for a fresh order, or reset to start over.
Tap a card to flip it.
tee / choo-uht
suh-oo / trow
zuhn / haw
maow / meh-oo
thin / zawm
tee / rahn
ngaw / nguh-a
moo-ee / zeh
thuhn / kee
zoh / gah
twuht / chaw
hoy / heh-oo
Short teaching videos walk through each animal — how to say it, what it means, and the story behind it. Lessons are in production; here is a preview of what is coming.
Video lessons coming soon.
Video lessons coming soon.
Video lessons coming soon.
Video lessons coming soon.
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A self-paced mini course that teaches all 12 animals with audio, guided practice, and printable support — perfect after the flashcards.
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A playful subscription game that turns Vietnamese vocabulary — starting with the zodiac animals — into joyful daily practice for the whole family.
These flashcards and videos are made to be used together — at home over breakfast or in a classroom warm-up. Everything is bilingual, gentle, and culturally grounded, so children build confidence and a sense of belonging while they learn. Explore our bilingual children's books and the blog for more ideas and read-aloud favorites.
The Vietnamese zodiac uses the Cat (Mèo) in the fourth position where the Chinese zodiac uses the Rabbit. It is one of the most distinctive features of the Vietnamese tradition and a great talking point when teaching the animals.
Yes. The flip-card flashcards on this page are completely free to use, with no sign-up required. Each card front shows the zodiac sign with its pronunciation, and flipping a card reveals the printed card back with the translation and the story behind the animal.
Tap the speaker pill on the front of any card. Your browser reads the Vietnamese word aloud using built-in speech. If your browser or device does not support speech, the pill still shows the written pronunciation.
Full video lessons are on the way. In the meantime you can preview the lineup below and explore the existing Vietnamese Zodiac videos page.
When you are ready for more, the Vietnamese Zodiac Mini Course and the SayViet game build on these animals with guided practice, audio, and play — perfect for families and classrooms.