Question

One of these animals is caught by Wǎng Xiāng despite the cold of winter in a story exemplifying filial piety. The Namazu (10[1])is a mythical (10[1])one of these animals that is restrained by a stone to prevent earthquakes. Celebrants of Chinese New Year often leave portions of these animals unconsumed to symbolize (-5[1])abundance throughout the year. Successfully (10[1])leaping over a gate at a waterfall in the Lóngmén Mountain allows one type of these animals (10[1])to become dragons. To symbolize perseverance and good luck, Japanese gardens often contain varieties (-5[1])of these animals that have black, red, and orange scales. For 10 points, name these animals such as koi that are kept in ponds. ■END■ (10[2])

ANSWER: fish [accept specific types of fish such as catfish or Asian carp; accept or nián or lǐ; accept koi until read]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Erin ChenUBC BArizona State A2110
Florian ChiuUW SlothUW Chastity2410
Kamil SwiatekAlbertaUW Wrath51-5
Jacob BieriBoise StateArizona State B5610
Alan FanUW EnvyUW Gluttony7310
Alex HestermannUW PrideUW Greed87-5
Rosie ZhangUW WrathAlberta11210
Dylan BianchiUW GreedUW Pride11210

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