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What does tattooed carp mean?

1. Carp is one of the most representative patterns in traditional tattoos. It was originally a very popular auspicious animal in Asian countries.

2. Carp has many symbolic meanings, because the pronunciation of fish is homophonic with fish, which means that the family will be prosperous in the coming year. I hope business will be like running water all year round, and it will save money.

3. The pronunciation of carp is the same as that of profit, so carp also symbolizes business income and profit;

4. Fish is also widely used to explain the theory of geomantic omen, which can make a fortune and avoid disasters.

5. Because of the story of carp yue longmen, it is said that carp crossing the dragon gate can turn dragons, so carp yue longmen is often compared to express a kind of good wishes to those who have successfully changed their status and created miracles through unremitting efforts and struggles;

6. In ancient times, it was often used to describe people who entered the officialdom after studying hard at a cold window, representing a beautiful yearning.