The animal that represents the year 1969 in the Chinese calendar is the Rooster. The Chinese zodiac is a repeating cycle of 12 years, with each year being represented by an animal. The Rooster is the 10th animal in the cycle, and it is associated with the element of metal. People born in the Year of the Rooster are said to be intelligent, hardworking, and courageous. They are also said to be good at managing money and making investments.