1. What is Chinese Lunar Age?

Chinese lunar age, also known as "virtual age," is a traditional age calculation method used in East Asian cultures. It differs from Western age calculation by considering a person to be 1 year old at birth and adding a year at each Lunar New Year.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the traditional Chinese age calculation formula:

Key Points:

• Everyone is born at age 1 (counting the time in womb)
• Age increases by 1 at each Lunar New Year (Spring Festival)
• No consideration for exact birth date in current year

3. Importance of Lunar Age

Cultural Significance: Lunar age is traditionally used for important life events, marriage considerations, and zodiac compatibility in Chinese culture.

4. Using the Calculator

Instructions: Simply enter your birth date in the Gregorian calendar format. The calculator will automatically compute your Chinese lunar age.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why is Chinese age different from Western age?
A: Chinese age counts the time in the womb as 1 year and adds a year at each Lunar New Year, while Western age starts at 0 and increases on birthdays.

Q2: How accurate is this calculator?
A: This provides a general calculation. For precise lunar age, the exact Lunar New Year transition date should be considered.

Q3: When does the age increase in Chinese tradition?
A: Age increases at the Lunar New Year (Spring Festival), not on the birthday.

Q4: What's the difference between lunar age and Korean age?
A: Korean age uses a similar system but everyone gains a year on January 1st (Solar New Year) rather than Lunar New Year.

Q5: Why is lunar age important in Chinese culture?
A: It's used for traditional celebrations, zodiac calculations, marriage compatibility, and some traditional medicine practices.