noun #26,934

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tiáo

Meanings

  1. 1 carp (fish)

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Examples

Chítáng lǐ yǒu hěn duō hóngsè de lǐ.
There are many red carp in the pond.
Lǐyú tiào lóngmén shì yī gè zhùmíng de chuánshuō.
The carp leaping through the dragon gate is a famous legend.

Tips

culture
In Chinese culture, the carp (鲤鱼) symbolizes perseverance and success. The legend of 鲤鱼 (carp leaping over the dragon gate) represents achieving great things through effort, often applied to passing imperial exams or gaining promotion.

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