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Fish A Chinese cultural symbol
The Chinese character yu, which means fish with a plump body and round eyes.Yu is related to special meanings and legends.There was a yu in the Yellow River. Yu wanted to jump over the Dragon Gate, so that he could become a dragon. However, only quite a few yu could accomplish that feat in the turbulent river.
People with great achievements in study or business are often compared to these yu who have turned into dragons. Therefore, carps, a kind of yu, represent achieving prosperity through hard work.Yu is a word with the double meaning in China.
A Spring Festival painting featuring a yu is a symbol of an affluent life.Yu remind Chinese of prosperity and fortune. Thus, people like to raise yu to pray for good luck.Yu is a produce of nature and a mascot in Chinese daily life.


