What kind of character is there a hole in the forehead?
Recently, "What's the Chinese zodiac sign with a hole in the forehead?" has become a hot topic on the Internet, triggering widespread discussion. This topic originated from the combination of folk riddles and zodiac culture. Netizens have speculated on the zodiac sign that "there is a hole in the forehead" refers to. This article will combine the hot data of the entire network in the past 10 days to analyze the origin, spread path and opinions of netizens on this topic.
1. Topic popularity analysis

| Platform | Search volume (last 10 days) | Volume of discussions (last 10 days) |
|---|---|---|
| Baidu | 12,500 times | 3,200 items |
| 8,700 times | 5,600 items | |
| Douyin | 15,200 times | 9,800 items |
| Zhihu | 3,400 times | 1,200 items |
It can be seen from the data that Douyin and Baidu are the main platforms for topic communication. Douyin has the highest interaction volume, which may be related to the intuitive communication form of short videos.
2. Analysis of the mystery
As for “What animal sign has a hole in its forehead?”, netizens’ answers mainly focused on the following zodiac signs:
| zodiac | Supporting reasons | Objections |
|---|---|---|
| rat | The upper part of the character "rat" is "mortar", which looks like a hole in the forehead. | Lack of clear cultural basis |
| cow | There are depressions between the horns, symbolizing "holes" | Far-fetched |
| Dragon | The dragon ball symbolizes the forehead hole | Too much mythology |
| rabbit | There is "⺈" in the upper part of the character "Rabbit", which looks like a hole. | not widely recognized |
The most accepted explanation at present is"Rat", because its glyph structure is highly consistent with the riddle surface, and folk riddles often use glyphs as answers.
3. Research on cultural background
The popularity of this topic reflects the following cultural phenomena:
1.The continuity of zodiac culture: The twelve zodiac animals, as symbols of Chinese culture, have always had a mass base;
2.Innovative communication of Internet riddles: Traditional riddles are revitalized through new forms such as short videos;
3.The social nature of collective puzzle solving: Netizens complete knowledge sharing through interaction.
4. Excerpts from netizens’ interesting comments
| Platform | Popular comments |
|---|---|
| "I suggest you check Zhu Bajie. A nine-tooth rake can poke nine holes." | |
| Douyin | "My grandma said it was a unicorn, but it's not in the zodiac." |
| Zhihu | "From the perspective of oracle bone inscriptions, the word 'rat' is indeed the most consistent." |
5. Related Derivative Topics
As the discussion deepened, the following related topics emerged:
1.Other physical characteristics riddles: Such as "What animal sign does it have with a tail like a broom" (answer: pig);
2.Zodiac etymology: Structural analysis of Chinese characters for each zodiac sign;
3.Comparison of Chinese and foreign zodiac signs: Are there similar riddles for Western zodiac signs?
Conclusion
"What's the zodiac sign with a hole in the forehead?" may seem like a simple riddle, but it actually shows the innovative expression of traditional culture in the Internet era. Its communication process is both informative and entertaining, making it a typical case of cultural inheritance in the Internet age. Next time you encounter a similar puzzle, you might as well think about it from multiple perspectives such as glyphs and features, and you may make unexpected discoveries.
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