The descriptions of crabs by ancient people can be found in ancient literature.

1. The image of crabs in ancient literature. In ancient literature, crabs are often described as being able to turn over seas and turn rivers upside down, and have a vivid image.

For example, in "The Book of Songs·Qin Feng·Jianjia", "Jianjia is green, and the white dew is frost. The so-called beauty is on the side of the water. If you follow it back, the road is blocked and long. If you follow it back, you will be in the middle of the water. Jianjia is luxuriant.

, Bailu Weixi. "The "Yiren" refers to the crab, expressing the image of the crab swimming freely in the water.

2. Ancient people’s observations on the ecology and habits of crabs. The ancients made certain observations on the ecology and habits of crabs and incorporated them into literary works.

They realized that crabs live in water, move quickly and sharply, and are good at crawling and grabbing objects.

Ancient literati also noted the crab's need for moist habitats and its seasonal reproductive activities.

3. The symbolic meaning of crabs in ancient culture Crabs are often given symbolic meanings in ancient cultures.

On the one hand, crabs are regarded as a symbol of auspiciousness, representing success, smoothness and good luck, because they can turn over seas and turn rivers upside down. On the other hand, crabs also attract bizarre and incredible imaginations because of their strange shapes.

Become an important element in myths, legends and folktales.

4. Ancient literati's poetic descriptions of crabs. Ancient literati often wrote poems with crabs as the theme, describing the image and meaning of crabs.

For example, the poet He Zhizhang of the Tang Dynasty wrote in "Crab": "It is suspected that there is frost on the ground, so sprinkle salt to moisten the sunflowers. Only crabs will not moisten them." Crabs are used here to describe the character's independence and perseverance.

5. The use and tasting of crabs in ancient cooking The ancient Chinese also developed a variety of crab cooking methods and regarded them as delicacies.

Su Shi, a literary giant from the Song Dynasty, once wrote a poem about "freshly boiled crabs in a basin overflowing with roe", describing the scene of tasting crabs with plump roe and overflowing fragrance.

Crabs were widely used in palace banquets and folk cooking, becoming an important part of ancient food culture.

The above are some of the descriptions of crabs by the ancients.

Crabs have rich and diverse images and meanings in ancient literature and culture, and have also become creative materials for ancient poetry and cooking.