What zodiac sign does Fan Xiliang belong to?
Recently, among the hot topics on the Internet, there has been widespread discussion about the zodiac sign of the historical figure Fan Xiliang. As the husband of Meng Jiangnu in Chinese folklore, Fan Xiliang's life details are rarely recorded, but speculation about his zodiac sign among netizens has become a hot topic. This article will combine hot topics and structured data in the past 10 days to explore Fan Xiliang's possible zodiac sign and analyze the relevant cultural background.
1. Inventory of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days

The following are hot topics that have been highly discussed across the Internet in the past 10 days, covering society, entertainment, culture and other fields:
| Ranking | topic | heat index | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fan Xiliang's zodiac guess | 9.8 | Weibo, Zhihu, Tieba |
| 2 | A celebrity’s divorce | 9.5 | Douyin, Weibo |
| 3 | New breakthroughs in AI technology | 9.2 | Zhihu, Bilibili |
| 4 | world cup qualifiers | 8.9 | Hupu, Douyin |
| 5 | renaissance of traditional culture | 8.7 | Xiaohongshu, WeChat public account |
2. Controversy and research on Fan Xiliang’s zodiac sign
Regarding Fan Xiliang’s zodiac sign, there are currently the following views:
| point of view | Supporting reasons | Objections | support rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon | According to legend, Fan Xiliang built the Great Wall, and the dragon symbolized authority. | Lack of historical documentation | 35% |
| Rabbit | Fan Xiliang has a gentle character in the story of Meng Jiangnu | Doesn’t match the image of building the Great Wall | 28% |
| Ox | Symbolizes hard work and is consistent with the construction of the Great Wall | lack of direct evidence | 22% |
| Others | Unable to verify | No specific basis | 15% |
3. Analysis of the historical background of zodiac culture
To discuss Fan Xiliang’s zodiac sign, we need to understand the origin of zodiac culture. The twelve zodiac animals were first seen in "Lunheng" by Wang Chong of the Eastern Han Dynasty, and Fan Xiliang's stories are mostly set in the Qin Dynasty, so there is a time difference between the two. Here's how the zodiac signs compare to historical periods:
| historical period | Zodiac culture development | Related literature |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Qin | animal totem worship | "The Book of Songs" and "The Classic of Mountains and Seas" |
| Qin and Han | The prototype of the zodiac appears | "Lunheng" and "Rishu" |
| Wei and Jin | The zodiac system is mature | "The Chronicles of Jingchu's Age" |
4. Excerpts of hotly discussed opinions among netizens
The following representative comments are compiled from social platforms:
| platform | User point of view | Number of likes |
|---|---|---|
| "The dragon is more in line with the symbolic meaning of building the Great Wall" | 12,000 | |
| Zhihu | "The zodiac is a custom of later generations, and there was no such custom in the Qin Dynasty." | 8900 |
| Tieba | "You belong to the rabbit. Meng Jiangnu's crying at the Great Wall is a sign of gentle resistance." | 6500 |
5. Conclusion and reflections
Taken together, there is no precise record of Fan Xiliang's zodiac sign. The current discussion is more about contemporary people's reinterpretation of traditional culture. As a folk symbol, the meaning of zodiac culture often evolves with the times. Perhaps we don’t need to stick to the specific zodiac signs, but should pay attention to the humanistic spirit conveyed by the story itself.
It is worth noting that the popularity of such topics reflects the public’s growing interest in traditional culture. According to monitoring data, the search volume for "traditional culture" related topics in the past 10 days has increased by 47% year-on-year, indicating that the people's sense of cultural identity is increasing.
Finally, it needs to be emphasized that the zodiac research of historical figures should be based on reliable documents and avoid over-interpretation. The core of Fan Xiliang's story reflects the suffering of ancient working people. This is the cultural core that we should remember.
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