What does it mean to send catfish?

Sending catfish symbolizes blessing and good luck, and some places send catfish as gifts to express their love.

Sending catfish is a symbol of blessing and good luck in China traditional culture. According to legend, catfish represents good luck and wealth, so some people will choose to give catfish to relatives and friends during the Spring Festival or other important occasions to express their wishes and good luck. In some places, people also think that sending catfish can ward off evil spirits and protect the safety and health of their families.

In some areas of southern China, sending catfish is regarded as an expression of love between men and women. Legend has it that a young man liked a girl very much and decided to give her a catfish. Seeing that the young man had gone through a lot of hardships to catch this fish, the girl was very moved and finally agreed to the young man's proposal. Since then, sending catfish has become a traditional way to express love.

Different understanding

In Japanese culture, sending catfish also has special significance. In Japanese tradition, catfish is regarded as a symbol of longevity and good luck. Therefore, when celebrating a long life or an important birthday, people will choose to give catfish to relatives and friends to express their blessings and good luck. At the same time, in Japanese culture, sending catfish is also regarded as a way to express respect and gratitude to each other.

Finally, it should be noted that different people have different understandings of the meaning of sending catfish. Some people may think that sending catfish is just a simple and beautiful way of blessing, while others may pay more attention to the cultural and traditional significance behind it. Therefore, when giving catfish, it is best to choose the right time and way according to the cultural background and personality characteristics of the other party, so as to better express your blessings and feelings (the above contents are for reference only).