What does it mean when a rabbit rides a carp?

"The rabbit riding the carp" is an old saying, which originated from a fable in "Huainanzi - Qiwanxun" (淮南子-齐俗训). The story tells the plot of a proud and arrogant rabbit who bullies a small fish but is countered by a big fish, and is eventually chased into a lake and can only escape by riding on the big fish. The meaning of this idiom is to warn people not to be overly conceited, or they may be tormented by failure and hardship.

The idiom of "the rabbit rides the carp" is widely used in traditional Chinese culture. In Chinese artistic images, the carp is regarded as a symbol of good luck, while the rabbit is regarded as a representative of cleverness and resourcefulness, so the combination of this idiom has a symbolic meaning. People often use this idiom to express the reality of a society where the weak are the strongest, emphasizing the fact that the weak can also have their own ability to fight back and resist, and will be given due respect and encouragement.

By analyzing and understanding the idiom of "The Rabbit Rides the Carp", we can discover the profound philosophy it contains. It is often said that when people think from the weak's point of view, the strong won't have a chance. Therefore, we should maintain a humble, reverent and tolerant attitude, not to put ourselves under the halo, and not to belittle others. Only while being practical and treating others well can we go farther and higher.