what year is 1988 in chinese zodiac

People born in 1988 are associated with the Chinese zodiac sign of the Dragon. In the Chinese zodiac, the Dragon is the fifth of the 12-year cycle of animals and is associated with the Earthly Branch symbol 辰, pronounced chen). The Chinese zodiac follows the lunar calendar, and in the Gregorian calendar, those born in 1988 are considered to be born in the Year of the Dragon, specifically the Earth Dragon, which spans from February 17, 1988, to February 5, 1989. Therefore, 1988 is the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac.