The monkey is the ninth sign in the Chinese zodiac. In Chinese tradition, the monkey is symbolic of intelligence and resourcefulness combined with irreverence and mischief-making. Those born in the year of the monkey are said to be clever and quick-witted, skilful, and versatile. Possessed of great good humour, monkeys can be very entertaining and mischievous, if somewhat erratic. Monkey years in the 20th century were 1908, 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980 and 1992.

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