巨蟹座
jùxièzuò
The phrase for cancer zodiac sign in Chinese is 巨蟹座 (jùxièzuò).
巨蟹座 refers to the astrological sign for people born between June 21 and July 22.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of 巨 (giant), 蟹 (crab) and 座 (constellation/seat), literally meaning Giant Crab Constellation.
Which one should you use?
While 巨蟹座 is the full term, in casual conversation, people often shorten it to just 巨蟹 to refer to the sign.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Taiwan, some people might refer to the Cancer zodiac sign as 巨蟹星座.
How does it change in a sentence?
巨蟹座 is a noun that does not change its form for singular or plural usage.
How do you pronounce it?
jùxièzuò
Did you know?
- While Western astrology is popular, many Chinese speakers synthesize 巨蟹座 with the traditional Chinese Zodiac, creating a dual-identity where they might be a 'Cancer Rabbit' or a 'Cancer Dragon'.
- In Chinese internet slang, people born under 巨蟹座 are often stereotypized as being extremely 'clingy' or 'overly sensitive' in romantic relationships, leading to the use of the crab icon to signal emotional vulnerability.
- In Chinese pop culture, the 'giant crab' imagery of 巨蟹座 is sometimes used as a metaphor for a person who protects their soft heart with a hard, prickly exterior.
Examples in context
- 他是巨蟹座，所以他对家人特别关心。He is a Cancer, so he cares deeply about his family.
- 我的星座是巨蟹座。Wǒ de xīngzuò shì Jùxièzuò.My zodiac sign is Cancer.
- 他是巨蟹座的人吗？Tā shì Jùxièzuò de rén ma?Is he a Cancer?
- 巨蟹座的人很温柔。Jùxièzuò de rén hěn wēnróu.People born under Cancer are very gentle.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their personality types at a cafe.
- 梓涵 Zihan伟，你的星座是什么？Wěi, nǐ de xīngzuò shì shénme?Wei, what is your zodiac sign?
- 伟 Wei我是巨蟹座。Wǒ shì Jùxièzuò.I am a Cancer.
- 梓涵 Zihan难怪你这么体贴。Nánguài nǐ zhème tǐtiē.No wonder you are so thoughtful.
- 伟 Wei哈哈，很有趣吧？Hāhā, hěn yǒuqù ba?Haha, isn't it interesting?
