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Tý — Rat
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The Vietnamese Zodiac
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
Free flashcards
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.
The 12 animals at a glance
TýChuột · Rat
tee / choo-uht
SửuTrâu · Water Buffalo
suh-oo / trow
DầnHổ · Tiger
zuhn / haw
MãoMèo · Cat
maow / meh-oo
ThìnRồng · Dragon
thin / zawm
TỵRắn · Snake
tee / rahn
NgọNgựa · Horse
ngaw / nguh-a
MùiDê · Goat
moo-ee / zeh
ThânKhỉ · Monkey
thuhn / kee
DậuGà · Rooster
zoh / gah
TuấtChó · Dog
twuht / chaw
HợiHeo · Pig
hoy / heh-oo
Watch & learn (videos)
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.
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Mão — Cat
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Thìn — Dragon
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Tuất — Dog
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For parents & educators
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Frequently asked questions
Why a Cat instead of a Rabbit?
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.
Are the flashcards free?
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.
How do I hear the pronunciation?
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.
Are the videos available yet?
Full video lessons are on the way. In the meantime you can preview the lineup below and explore the existing Vietnamese Zodiac videos page.
What can I learn after the flashcards?
Keep practicing with the free flashcards, pronunciation help, and cultural notes on this page.