What does Zi belong to: The mystery of Zi in the Five Elements and analysis of recent hot topics
In traditional Chinese culture, the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire, earth) and the twelve earthly branches (Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, etc.) are closely related, forming a unique time and space philosophical system. Among them, "Zi" is the head of the earthly branches, and its five-element attributes often trigger discussions. This article will combine the Five Elements theory and the hot spots on the Internet in the past 10 days to present the attributes and associated content of sub-hours with structured data.
1. What does "子" in the Five Elements belong to?

According to records in classics such as "Five Elements Dayi", Zi Shi corresponds to "water" in the five elements, because it symbolizes the cold and cold air from late night to early morning, which is consistent with the properties of water. The following is the correspondence table between the earthly branches and the five elements:
| Earthly Branches | Five elements attributes | Corresponding time |
|---|---|---|
| son | water | 23:00-1:00 |
| Ugly | soil | 1:00-3:00 |
| Yin | wood | 3:00-5:00 |
| Mao | wood | 5:00-7:00 |
2. The relationship between recent hot topics and the five elements “water”
Among the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days, many events are related to the "water" attribute, as shown in the following table:
| hot events | relevance | heat index |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy rain causes floods | Directly embodying the natural power of water | ★★★★★ |
| New energy vehicle battery technology breakthrough | "Water" symbolizes flow and change | ★★★★ |
| Metaverse virtual ocean ecology released | The “water” element of the digital world | ★★★ |
3. Cultural extension of the Five Elements of Zishi
Zi hour belongs to water, which has the following symbolic meanings in traditional culture:
1.Wisdom and flow: Water governs wisdom, and those born during the Zi period are often considered smart and agile.
2.Femininity and Hiddenness: The late night period echoes the convergence properties of water.
3.Zodiac rat relationship: Rats belong to water, and recent research on “rat bionic robots” has become a hot topic in science and technology.
4. In-depth analysis of hot topics
Combined with the Five Elements Theory, recent popular events can be classified as follows:
| field | Typical cases | Five Elements Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| natural disaster | Typhoon Mulan makes landfall | Excessive water vapor causes imbalance |
| Technology development | New technology for seawater desalination | Gold (technology) and water (resources) |
| entertainment culture | Underwater-themed movies hit theaters | The aesthetic return of water element |
5. Summary and Outlook
From the perspective of the five elements, "child belongs to water" is not only the crystallization of traditional wisdom, but also forms a wonderful echo with contemporary hot spots. In the future, issues such as climate change and clean energy will continue to strengthen the importance of the "water" element. Understanding this connection helps us observe social dynamics from a more holistic perspective.
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