Koi fish, originally an advanced ornamental fish, has great ornamental value and is deeply loved by people. Originally refers to several kinds of carp with beautiful colors. Because they are often expensive and their names symbolize wealth, they have been loved by the rich since ancient times. And this kind of animal is mostly raised by rich people, which in turn makes it richer and luckier.
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In fact, from the primitive society, people began to worship fish. A large number of painted pottery with fish patterns have been unearthed at Anbanpo site, the birthplace of Yangshao civilization, among which the most famous one is the painted pottery basin with fish patterns on human face.
By the spring and autumn period, carp had become very popular and loved. Confucius' son was named because when he was born, Lu gave Confucius a carp. Confucius felt honored and gave his son this name.
Since the Han Dynasty, carp has not only become a gift, but also has a very cultural style. Cai Yong's "Drinking Horses in the Cave of the Great Wall" in the Han Dynasty says: "Guests come from afar and leave me two carp. Hu Er cooks carp with books in it. " This kind of "sending a book in the belly" of the ancients coincides with some forwarding words when forwarding koi fish today, which is also the origin of the so-called "fish book".