What does "fishing for a living" mean?

Fishing for raw fish is a custom in Nanyang area. Especially popular in Singapore and Malaysia. Fishing for raw fish is also called "fishing for raw fish" and "raw fish". Fishing is very popular during the Lunar New Year in Malaysia, and it should be regarded as a unique way for Chinese in Malaysia (and Singapore) to celebrate the New Year. In fact, "fishing for raw fish" is a dish with auspicious meaning, praying for good luck and wealth in the coming year. In the past, Chinese in Malaysia used to gather a family on the seventh day of the Lunar New Year and hold a ceremony of "fishing". But before the Chinese New Year, the market has launched "fishing". Moreover, the activity of "fishing for raw fish" can last until the Lantern Festival, that is, the fifth day of the Lunar New Year. "Fishing for raw fish" refers to raw fish sticks (or fish sticks that can be eaten raw with salmon, etc. ), with pickled shredded ginger and shredded vegetables and fruits of various colors, such as green and red peppers, celery, red and white radishes and grapefruit meat. "Piles" of shredded vegetables are pre-arranged on a large plate in order to be bright and attractive, and then sprinkled with white sesame seeds, peanuts, spiced powder and pepper. Be a family member (or friend, colleague, etc.). People around the round table are ready to raise chopsticks for "fishing", and they are covered with special sauce (usually containing maltose and lime juice, etc.). ). Then a person gave a signal and everyone began to pick up all kinds of materials in the big round plate with chopsticks. As they did so, they said in Cantonese, "Arrest them! Answer the phone. (fishing for happiness) catching the wind and catching shadows is getting better and better every year! The higher the ingredients in raw fish dishes, the more you will earn in the coming year, and it will be easier to realize your wishes in the new year. Of course, many people will say all kinds of New Year greetings, such as smooth sailing, smooth sailing. Moreover, not everyone can speak Cantonese. Besides adults, children also like the lively atmosphere of fishing. Therefore, children can stand on chairs and make a living with adults. There are actually different opinions about the source of "fishing". " Fishing for raw fish is classified as Cantonese cuisine in Malaysia, but it seems that Cantonese people don't eat raw fish during the New Year. One of the more credible sayings is: "On the day of man, the ancients used seven kinds of dishes as the symbol of the seven days. Multicolored soup originated in the Six Dynasties, and it is also the origin of colorful fish today. After eating seven kinds of vegetables, it means that the Spring Festival is over. From the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, everyone should live in a down-to-earth manner. And seven of these dishes are actually all kinds of well-meaning vegetables. These seven dishes have their own signs and homophonic sounds. Celery is diligent. Even if you eat garlic. If you eat fish, you will have a surplus every year. This dish plays the role of blessing and happiness. In Singapore, it is very profitable to buy raw materials for fishing. One serving of raw fish can buy thousands of Singapore dollars.