Fish It is the emblem of wealth and abundance, harmony and connubial bliss. Also, it is the symbol of regeneration and freedom. The fish is a most beloved and preferred symbol in Chinese culture especially in art. The carp is admired for perseverance against the current of the water and according to legends letters of the alphabet have been found on its insides revealing an epistolary capability. The sturgeon of the Yellow River may successfully transform into a dragon indicating its ability to pass academic examinations.Fish in general are a symbol of harmonious marriage and blessings of many children or great abundance in one’s life. Freshwater fish are mainly used in Jade carvings such as the carp, catfish, freshwater perch, mandarin, and goldfish.
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