What does 38 belong to this year? Inventory of hot topics across the Internet
With the arrival of 2024, many people have become keenly interested in the zodiac animals. This year is the Year of the Dragon, but what exactly does “38” mean? This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to answer this question for you and sort out recent hot events.
1. What does it mean to be 38 years old in 2024?

According to traditional Chinese zodiac calculations, a person who is 38 years old in 2024 will be born in 1986 (calculated in imaginary years) or 1987 (calculated in full years). The zodiac signs are divided according to the lunar calendar year. The lunar calendar year of 1986 is Bingyin year and the zodiac sign is tiger; the lunar calendar year of 1987 is Dingmao year and the zodiac sign is rabbit. Therefore:
| year of birth | zodiac sign | lunar year |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | tiger | Bingyin year |
| 1987 | rabbit | Ding Maonian |
2. Inventory of hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days
The following are the hotly discussed events and topics on the Internet recently (May 2024):
| hot topics | keywords | heat index |
|---|---|---|
| OpenAI releases GPT-4o | AI, voice interaction | ★★★★★ |
| 618 e-commerce promotion warm-up | Discounts and live streaming | ★★★★☆ |
| "Singer 2024" live broadcast overturned | Na Ying, on-site mistakes | ★★★★☆ |
| Many places adjust mortgage policies | Real estate, interest rate cuts | ★★★☆☆ |
| Follow-up to the "Fat Cat" incident | Takeaways, emotional disputes | ★★★☆☆ |
3. In-depth analysis of hot events
1. OpenAI releases GPT-4o
On May 13, OpenAI launched a new generation of AI model GPT-4o, which supports multi-modal interaction and real-time voice dialogue, triggering heated discussions in the technology circle. His "emotional" response ability has been ridiculed by netizens as the "AI Oscar winner".
2. 618 e-commerce war starts ahead of schedule
Platforms such as JD.com and Taobao have launched 618 promotions, and "low-price tactics" in live broadcast rooms have become the focus. Data shows that pre-sales of home appliances and beauty products increased by 40% year-on-year.
3. Entertainment topics continue to heat up
"Singer 2024" became a hot topic due to a live broadcast accident, and the clip of Na Ying's "out of tune" was viewed more than 100 million times. In addition, many film and television dramas such as "Celebrating More Than Years 2" have dominated the charts since their launch.
4. Combination of zodiac culture and hot spots
People born in the Year of Tiger (1986) and Rabbit (1987) are in the golden period of their careers, and recent workplace topics such as "35-year-old crisis" and "Side hustle is needed" are highly relevant to them. On social media, the views of tags such as #龙年转# and #zodiac fortune# have exceeded 1 billion.
Conclusion
The zodiac sign of the 38-year-olds in 2024 has been clarified, and the hot spots across the Internet reflect the continued vitality of the three major fields of technology, consumption, and entertainment. Whether it is the courage of the Tiger or the keenness of the Rabbit, they are closely intertwined with the topics of the times.
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