鲤 Stroke Order

鲤 lǐ 〈名〉 1 鲤鱼 ([En.] carp) - A type of soft-finned freshwater fish, typically inhabiting ponds or slow-moving waters, primarily feeding on plant material. It can grow quite large and sometimes live for a long time; originally a product of Asia. 2 书信的代称 ([En.] letter) - A term used for letters, because letters in the Tang Dynasty were often folded in the shape of a double carp. 3 〔～庭〕指受父训之处，亦借指父训。 - Refers to the place of receiving parental instructions; also metaphorically refers to parental teachings. 4 必河之鲤。 - This phrase from "The Book of Songs" (Shi Jing) refers to the carp of a certain river. 5 【例】如:鲤素(书信。鲤鱼中的尺素) - Example: "鲤素" (a letter, referring to the "尺素" in the context of a carp).