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Asked by Karen from USA | Apr. 26, 2015 21:22

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What is a Jiyi year, and what is the actual date?

From a Chinese scroll painting I own:

10th day of the 11th month of a Jiyi year (1929)

Is this November 10, 1929 or a different date?

Any information is appreciated.
Karen

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Answered by Mandy from Russia | Apr. 27, 2015 02:04

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Hey, 1929 is Ji Si year. It is Ji Si, but not Jiyi. Ji Si means a part of the heavenly stems and earthly branches.
It is Nov. 10, 1929 in Chinese Lunar calendar. In solar calendar, the day is Dec. 10, 1929.

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Answered by Karen from USA | Apr. 27, 2015 10:00

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Thanks! Originally, the person who translated my scroll thought it was 1905; is that a Jiyi year?

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Answered by Karen from USA | Apr. 27, 2015 12:05

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Ohhh, never mind; it's also a Ji Si year. :)

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