1950 Chinese zodiac: year of the Metal Tiger
1950 was the year of the Metal Tiger in the Chinese zodiac. It began on 17 February 1950 and ended on 5 February 1951.
1950 is the year of the Metal Tiger (Yang). The Chinese year of the Tiger ran from 17 February 1950 to 5 February 1951, so anyone born between those dates is a Metal Tiger. Babies born in 1950 before 17 February 1950 belong to the Earth Ox of 1949.
1950 Metal Tiger personality
People born in the year of the Tiger are brave, competitive and confident. Their strengths are courage, leadership and a strong sense of justice; their watch-outs are impulsiveness and impatience.
The Metal element adds determination, strength and self-discipline, so the Metal Tiger of 1950 combines the Tiger's nature with metal qualities. Yang years are traditionally seen as outgoing and active.
Careers that suit the Tiger: leadership, sport, the armed forces, entrepreneurship.
Born in January or February 1950?
The Chinese year does not start on 1 January. In 1950, Chinese New Year fell on 17 February 1950.
- Born 17 February 1950 or later in 1950: Metal Tiger.
- Born 1 January – 16 February 1950: Earth Ox (1949 sign).
Tiger compatibility
| Match | Signs |
|---|---|
| Best (same triangle) | Horse, Dog |
| Secret friend | Pig |
| Traditional clash | Monkey |
Other Tiger years
1926, 1938, 1962, 1974, 1986. The Metal Tiger itself returns in 2010.
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Frequently asked questions
What Chinese zodiac is 1950?
The Metal Tiger, for births from 17 February 1950 to 5 February 1951.
What if I was born in January or early February 1950?
If you were born before 17 February 1950, your sign is the Earth Ox of 1949, because the Chinese year had not yet changed.
What element is 1950 in the Chinese zodiac?
Metal (Yang). Metal is linked with determination, strength and self-discipline; its colour is white and gold.
Which signs are compatible with the Tiger?
Best matches are the Horse and Dog, plus the Pig as a "secret friend". The traditional clash is with the Monkey.
When is the next Metal Tiger year?
2070. The same animal and element combination returns every 60 years.
How old is someone born in 1950 in 2026?
They turn 76 during 2026.
Source and method
Chinese New Year dates (China Standard Time) were cross-checked against two independent lunar-calendar tables and published listings. Animals and elements follow the traditional 60-year (sexagenary) cycle.