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What does the tattooed herring stand for?

Carp tattoo is very particular about tattoos. The bigger and sharper the body, the bigger and fuller the body. The color can be red, blue, black, etc. , depending on personal preference ... the head of the pattern can be up and down, and water waves or lotus flowers can make carp more vivid. Watching carp swim freely between fish skins, it seems that the patterns are swinging with the body movements.

Benefits of carp tattoo:

1. In ancient times, because "carp" and "Li" were homonyms, carp became a symbol of the royal family. In the royal family, carp is regarded as a symbol, and the military symbol has been changed to the symbol of carp. The emperor gave Pei carp to ministers to show their dignity and delicacy. Carp is one of the most popular mascots in China.

2. The custom that China people love and worship carp covers many fields of life. Carp symbolizes hard work, kindness, loyalty and good luck. Send carp as a sign of respect and congratulations. There are more than (fish) every year, and the New Year pictures of Qing Ji exceeding (fish) are even more enduring. When Confucius gave birth to his son, Lu gave him a carp. For this reason, Confucius named his son "Carp" and the word was "Bo Fish". Confucius named his son carp because he received carp, which is "a good idea", that is, it is auspicious.