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锦鲤
    2018-10-15  08:53    Shenzhen Daily

Meaning:

Literally, this term refers to “colorful carp,” a freshwater fish of the cyprinid family found in China more than a millennium ago. The species was then introduced into Japan, where, from the 18th century onwards, the common carp was bred into the ornamental variety known as “koi” — or more accurately “nishikigoi.” The colorful carp, known for its beautiful colors and longevity, has been a popular feng shui fish in China, believed to bring good fortune to its keepers. Online payment service provider Alipay recently held a lucky draw, picking randomly a winner for its numerous prizes including free overseas tours and luxury hotel stays throughout next year. Calling the winner “Chinese colorful carp” helped promote the popularity of the term, which is now another word for “symbol of good luck.”

Example:

A: 为什么我总看到别人说“转发这条锦鲤,好运不断”,但是转发的是一个女孩子的图片?

Wèishénme wǒ zǒng kàndào biérén shuō “zhuǎnfā zhètiáo jǐnlǐ,hǎoyùn búduàn”,dànshì zhuǎnfā de shì yīgè nǚháizi de túpiàn?

Why do people caption a girl’s photo like this, “Forward this picture of colorful carp, and good luck will find you?”

B: 因为那个女孩子运气好中了大奖,所以被看作是幸运符号锦鲤。

Yīnwèi nàge nǚháizi yùnqì hǎo zhòng le dàjiǎng,suǒyǐ bèi kànzuò shì xìngyùn fúhào jǐnlǐ。

Because the girl luckily hit a jackpot, she is taken to be a symbol of good luck like the colorful carp.

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