Double carp means: a type of carp, a synonym for letters.
1. Introduction
1. A type of carp, named after its two distinctive red lines on its body. In Chinese culture, carp is a symbol of good luck, so the double carp is often used as a metaphor for good luck and good things coming in pairs.
2. The name for letters. Ancient legend says that carps can deliver letters, so the ancients often used carps to deliver letters. Therefore, "double carp" is often used to refer to letters.
2. Expressing emotions
1. "Double carps" are often used in ancient poetry to express lovesickness and reluctance to part ways. In ancient China, carp was a symbol of auspiciousness and was often used as a metaphor for beautiful things. The "double carp" emphasizes this beautiful meaning even more, because "double" means in pairs, symbolizing reunion and happiness.
2. In ancient poetry, "double carps" are often used to express lovesickness and reluctance to part ways. For example, Li Shangyin, a poet of the Tang Dynasty, wrote in "Send to Linghu Langzhong": "Songyun and Qin Shu have been away for a long time, and the two carps are far away from each other with a piece of paper." The "double carp" in this poem refers to the letter, and the poet uses "double carp". "Carp is far away" to express that I have been separated from my friends for a long time and miss them very much.
3. Allusions
1. Fish passes on rules: In ancient times, people often hid letters in the belly of fish and passed them to each other, so letters were also called "fish letters" , "Fish Letter" and so on. Among them, "Chisu" refers to letters, and "Yuzhuan Chisu" refers to letters delivered through fish. Later, it was also used as a metaphor for the messenger who delivers letters.
2. Pisces pendant: Pisces pendant is an ancient jade pendant, usually composed of two carps, symbolizing good luck and good meaning. In ancient times, the Pisces Pendant was often used as a symbol of love. For example, in the poem "Song of Everlasting Sorrow" written by the Tang Dynasty poet Bai Juyi, the words "Lian Lizhi" and "Pisces Pendant" are images symbolizing love.
3. Carp jumping over the Dragon Gate: Carp jumping over the Dragon Gate is an allusion in traditional Chinese culture and a very famous myth and legend. According to legend, a carp can turn into a dragon after jumping over the dragon gate. Therefore, "carp jumping over the dragon gate" is often used as a metaphor for a person who finally realizes his dreams and goals through his own efforts and struggles.