"koi" in Chinese (Simplified)

锦鲤

Definition

锦鲤是一种色彩鲜艳的观赏鱼，常见于花园池塘，起源于日本。

“锦鲤”在现代中文中常作名词，既可指鱼本身，也泛指好运（网络用语）。在有关园艺、庭院装饰等场合很常见。

The pond has three koi swimming in it.

池塘里有三条**锦鲤**在游。

Many people keep koi in their gardens.

许多人在花园里养**锦鲤**。

A koi can live for many years.

一条**锦鲤**可以活很多年。

Did you see the bright orange koi near the rocks?

你看到岩石旁边那条亮橙色的**锦鲤**了吗？

Some people believe having koi brings good luck.

有人认为养**锦鲤**能带来好运。

My uncle’s backyard looks amazing with all those colorful koi.

我叔叔后院那些五颜六色的**锦鲤**让人惊叹。