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The character for carp, traditionally written as 鯉 and simplified to 鲤, structurally combines the fish radical 魚 (simplified to 鱼) with the phonetic component 里, a formation that has consistently denoted its piscine category and guided its pronunciation since its early use. While the core meaning of the character has steadfastly referred to the specific fish species, its semantic scope has been enriched through cultural assimilation, where the carp became emblematic of perseverance and good fortune in stories and artistic motifs, though without departing from its primary zoological reference. The evolution of its written form involved a simplification of the radical while preserving the phonetic element, maintaining the character's etymological integrity across versions.
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池塘里有鲤鱼。
鲤鱼的颜色很美丽。
我在市场上买鲤鱼。
鲤鱼喜欢在清澈的水中生活。
昨天，我喂了池塘里的鲤鱼。
如果水温合适，鲤鱼会生长得很快。
鲤鱼是一种常见的食用鱼，很多人喜欢养殖它。
在亚洲文化中，鲤鱼常常象征着好运和坚持不懈的精神。