Chinese New Year 2022 falls on Tuesday, Feb. 1, on which day the Year of the Tiger starts. Tiger is the third of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac which includes the rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig.
In China, tigers are a sign of strength and dignity. People born in the year of the tiger are usually brave, strong, sympathetic, and ambitious. They love challenges and have a keen sense of justice, although they may be aggressive, arrogant, and impetuous at times.