鲤鱼 lǐyú carp
How to remember 鲤鱼: 鲤 carp + 鱼 fish = carp.
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How it is used
- Carp - 鲤鱼跳龙门 (lǐyú tiào lóngmén) 'the carp leaps the dragon gate' (a leap to success).
- A culturally auspicious fish; the 跳龙门 legend symbolizes achieving sudden success (e.g. passing exams).
- Register: neutral/cultural.