Symbolizing diligence, punctuality, and honesty. In traditional Chinese zodiac culture, the twelve earthly branches corresponding to the rooster are "You", hence also known as "You Ji". With its characteristic of waking up early and singing, it is regarded as a symbol of the beginning of a new day, representing brightness and hope. In the legends of the twelve zodiac animals, it appears in the image of diligence and punctuality. It is said that in the process of selecting zodiac animals, with his unremitting efforts and persistence, he successfully obtained the position of zodiac animal. In Chinese culture, the Year of the Rooster is often considered a year full of opportunities and challenges, suitable for diligent work and proactive progress. It is also associated with "auspiciousness" because "chicken" sounds similar to "auspiciousness".

Chicken is a domestic poultry belonging to the pheasant family in the order Galliformes. There are about 100 species and over 300 varieties of chickens in the world; Domestic chickens originated from wild chickens, with short, sharp, and slightly curved beaks; Having a crown and a fleshy beard;; Long neck and flexible rotation; Wings underdeveloped, feet strong; The forelimbs have degenerated into short wings, but they can hardly fly. It is a social animal with a gentle personality. It likes to explore and move around in grass and sand, and does not fly very high. Therefore, it is suitable for raising in a courtyard. Omnivorous animals not only peck at insects in the wild, but also consume small feed prepared by farmers. The early purpose of raising chickens was also for entertainment and viewing purposes, such as "cockfighting".

Roosters are a type of poultry in the pheasant family, with many varieties and short wings that prevent them from soaring high; The sound of crying can bring light.