Three crabs and three shrimps are common themes in traditional Chinese paintings. Its meaning is to express people's yearning and pursuit for a better life and a harmonious society.

Crabs and shrimps are both delicacies in the sea. The combination of three crabs and three shrimps shows people’s pursuit of delicious food and yearning for material life.

At the same time, crabs and shrimps are aquatic creatures. They swim very harmoniously in the water, which also represents people's yearning and pursuit of a harmonious society.

The image of the whole painting is vivid, beautiful life and harmonious social environment, which is also an important theme in Chinese culture.