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Chinese Pinyin: Du Shu Chu Fu Gui

Chinese: 读书出富贵

Name Of Image: You may become rich by receiving good education

Description:

Book is a symbol of education or examinations. Peony is a symbol of wealth and prestige. The motif combination of book and peony sends a message to the receiver ‘You may become super rich by receiving good education!’ Related …

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porcelain desk stand scholar on top of a dragon-carp

Chinese Pinyin: Du Zhan Ao Tou

Chinese: 独占鳌头

Name Of Image: May you be the only one who can stand on the head of a dragon-carp

Description:

During the Tang and Song dynasties, there were large dragon–carp (鳌鱼) reliefs on the steps in front of the imperial palace. In the era of imperial examinations, the scholar who scored number one would stand on the head of the …

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Motifs & Symbols

Chinese Pinyin: Du Shu Chu Fu Gui

Chinese: 读书出富贵

Name Of Image: You may become rich by receiving good education

Description:

Chinese Pinyin: Du Zhan Ao Tou

Chinese: 独占鳌头

Name Of Image: May you be the only one who can stand on the head of a dragon-carp

Description: