A fish represents wealth and prosperity because the actual word in Chinese for fish means “abundance”. Twin golden carp swimming atop a golden yuanbao is an even better sign. As with most Chinese symbols, the carp (鲤鱼) has a legend attached to it. According to the legend, the carp is noted for its strength and bravery because it swims against the current, upwards,“mas-tering”falls and ending up at a gate on the Yellow River called Dragon Gate. The carp turns into the revered Celestial Dragon when it makes a final leap over the last rapids.