age

[myfs_120949]

hi,

mywife was born on 9 july 1985 . so what will be her age according to chinese calenderas on 10 october 2005 . is it 20 years 3 months or 21 years .

thanks

[Robert Lee]

Dear Kumar,

kumar g wrote:
mywife was born on 9 july 1985 . so what will be her age according to chinese calenderas on 10 october 2005 . is it 20 years 3 months or 21 years .

Just count her age from the lunar birth date 22 day 5th month 1985 year.

The age as on lunar date 10 day 10month 2005 year would be 20 years 3 months. This is usually the best way to count your date based on whether it pass your next lunar birth date. This is the best way to count just like your western birthdate.

The reason why there is some who will consider it 21 years, is because they only count by the year. Meaning that though you are born on 22 day 5th month 1985, they will consider that age 1 already. Then by 2005 it will be considered age 21. This is not wrong also, just that it don't count by the exact next birth date. That is why it is always said that the chinese age is often considered 1 year ahead.

However, to avoid confusion, it is best you calculate by the next birthday which is more accurate.

Warmest Regards
Robert Lee
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