Whether a name is good or not must take into account various factors, such as the name's relationship with the five elements of destiny and the name's connection with the zodiac sign.

Combining the zodiac sign for naming, involves combining the characteristics of the twelve zodiac signs with the sound, meaning, and shape of Chinese characters, then deriving certain implications and associations to determine whether the name is good, bad, lucky, or unlucky. This method is very old but widely spread. Below, Huayi Net editor will specifically introduce the suitable and unsuitable radicals for the twelve zodiac signs in selecting characters, which can be used as a reference when naming or changing names, without considering the birth time eight characters.

People born in the Year of the Ox should use characters with the radical "water" (氵), which indicates being clean and enjoying happiness, and having harmonious relationships. Characters with the radical "person" (亻) or "wood" (木) indicate clear distinction between righteousness and profit, and maintaining integrity. Characters with the radical "moon" (月) may lead to loneliness and misfortune. Characters with the radical "fire" (火) are not beneficial to health or may have a fear of water or vehicles. Characters with the radical "field" (田), "cart" (车), or "horse" (马) suggest a hard life. Characters with the radical "stone" (石) or "mountain" (山) may cause loneliness and be unfavorable for family, but late marriage and late childbearing can bring great luck. Characters with the radical "blood" (血), "silk" (糸), "knife" (刀), "strength" (力), or "few" (几) often lead to misfortune and should avoid vehicles and water. People born in the Year of the Ox should be cautious during the years of the Sheep, Dragon, and Horse, but will have smooth progress and success during the years of the Rat and Snake.

Characters Suitable for Naming People Born in the Year of the Ox:

1. Characters with the radical "grass" (艹). Since oxen mainly eat grass, having this character in the name represents abundant food and an enriched inner world, ensuring no worries about clothing or food throughout one's life.

Examples include: Feng, Li, Hua, Zhi, Miao, Ru, Ping, Jing, Lian, Yi, Pin. These are especially auspicious for those born in the years of YI and Ding.

2. Characters with the radical "walking" (辶), which resembles a snake; also, characters with the radicals "wine" (酉), "bird" (鸟), or "feather" (羽), because "Si, You, Chou" form a triad, meaning that oxen and snakes, chickens are called "triple harmonies," helping each other.

Examples include: Jin, You, Xi, Fei, Zhao, Huang, Dui, Bai, Qiu, Wu, Ze. Xiang, Mai, Yi, Feng, Fei, Jian, Jia, He, Que, Niao, Ba, Mao.

3. Characters with the radical "roof" (宀), representing that the ox rests under the eaves. Examples include: Jia, Hong, Zi, Yi, Wan, Lian, Ting, Wuan, Wan, Shan. However, the character "Yu" has the meaning of "prison," so it should be used cautiously.

4. Characters with the radical "field" (田), since the ox grazes or plows in the fields, it is appropriate and comfortable, enjoying food or working diligently, fulfilling its duties without complaint.

Examples include: Jia, You, Shen, Dian, Nan, Jie, Bi, Fu, Fu, Chou, Jiang, Mu, Miao, Lei. Ye, Die, Wan, Guang.

5. Characters with the radical "cart" (车), implying that the ox pulls the cart, symbolizing being elevated to the status of a horse. Although pulling a cart is tiring, the ox follows its fate, fulfills its mission, and gains recognition from the owner, showing ability and responsibility. Examples include: Che, Lian, Lian, Yun, Xuan, Yun.

6. Characters with the radicals "grain" (禾), "body" (体), "soybean" (菽), "wheat" (麦), "rice" (米), or "bean" (豆), as these are all main foods preferred by vegetarians. If the name of the ox contains these radicals, it signifies abundant food and no worries about clothing or food, ensuring a wealthy life.

Examples include: Xiu, He, Bing, Ke, Qin, Cheng, Zhong, Bing, Dao, Gu, Ji, Jia, Su, Ying, Jia, Mai, Mi, Liang, Can, Dou, Feng, Yan, Shu.

Characters to Avoid When Naming People Born in the Year of the Ox:

1. Characters with the radical "heart" (心), as the "heart" represents meat, and oxen do not eat meat. If the name of an ox person includes the radical "heart" or "忄", it may lead to feelings of spiritual loss, having meat but unable to eat. Examples include: Xin, Zhi, Zhong, Yi, Heng, En, Hui, Yi, Hui, Huai, etc.

2. Characters with the radical "horse" (马), as "oxes meet horses, they flee without fighting." Because "ox and horse are incompatible," i.e., "Chou and Wu are conflicting." Examples include: Jun, Cheng, Ji, Teng, Ma, Feng, Xu, Du, Hua, Luo, Wu.

3. Characters with the radical "sheep" (羊), as oxen and sheep are "opposing," i.e., "Chou and Wei oppose each other." Examples include: Shan, Qun, Xiang, Mei, which may lead to separation or misfortune.

4. Characters with the radicals "three colors" (彡), "cloth" (巾), "clothes" (衣), "color" (采), "altar" (示), "cord" (系), which represent wearing colorful clothes. If an ox wears colorful clothes, it might become a sacrifice or a fire ox, always selflessly giving until the end of life. Examples include: Cai, Yan, Bin, Xi, Yu, Zu, Lu, Fu, Li, Hu, Qiu, Chu, Xiang, Pei.

5. Characters with the radicals "king" (王), "jade" (玉), "lord" (君), "emperor" (帝), "big" (大), "long" (长), "crown" (冠). As people fear fame and pigs fear fatness, oxen also fear being too big. A large ox may become a sacrifice. Examples include: Ling, Mei, Zhen, Min, Li, Zhu, Qin, Qi, Rui, Ying, Yu, Zhang, Huan, Yang, Huan, Kui, etc.

6. Characters with the radicals "sun" (日) or "mountain" (山), as oxen working under the sun may become "panting oxen"; oxen walking on mountain roads are also very tired. In ancient times, the ox used for sacrificing to heaven was placed under the sun. Examples include: Yu, Xu, Ming, Yi, Wang, Chun, Chang, Jing, Zhi, Hui, Xiaofeng, Yue, Jun, Gang, Chong, Rong.

7. Characters with the radical "altar" (示), which means offering sacrifices. Since ancient times, oxen, sheep, and pigs were used to offer to heaven. Being a sacrificial ox may cost a high price. It is best to avoid characters like "Piao," "Biao," "Bing."

8. Characters with the radicals "Yao" (尧), "Shun" (舜), "Yu" (禹), "Yong" (雍), "Xi" (熙). People born in the Year of the Ox should avoid using the names of emperors, such as Li Shimin or Zhu Yuanzhang, as calling them "kings" would make the ox suffer greatly and harm their health and resistance power.