Nine Carps & Abundance Years After Years

In Chinese, the words for number “9” and “long time” share the same pronunciation. Also, the words for “fish” and “abundance” share the same pronunciation. Carp is the most auspicious fish symbolizes financial success and wealth luck because of its coin-shaped scales. Thus, nine carps represent a great abundance, financial success and lasting prosperity. The nine carps are swimming around 4 characters which mean “Enjoying great abundance years after years.” It is said that the red envelope will bring good luck both to the person who receives it and the person who gives it.