鱼与“余”谐音，其活泼可爱的形象被人们视为富贵、吉祥、和谐、如意的象征。自古以来，文人墨客们从不吝惜对鱼的赞美和描绘。“年年有余”，则寄托了百姓祈祷年年吉祥如意、收获丰盈的美好希望与追求。
　　画面中两只若即若离的鱼，依偎缠绵在一起，你中有我，我中有你，浑然天成地诠释着对水的依恋。作品构图精巧别致，笔墨浑厚粗重，色彩清新淡雅，线条氤氲流畅，具有凝练、简洁之风，别具匠心，独树一帜。苍莽的笔法和丰富的墨色层次变化，深得神韵。鱼的形态仿佛是在一片氤氲笔迹中慢慢扩散而自然生成，毫无人工之嫌。形体端庄，气象宏大，明朗中显含蓄，空灵中见充实，呈现出一派纯净、幽旷而又俊逸的意境，表达了鱼儿幽中取乐、清寂闲适的生趣，耐人寻味。

　　In China, fish and “more” have the same pronunciation (they pronounce yu). The lively and lovely image of fish is considered as symbol of wealth, honor, auspiciousness, harmony, and happiness. Since ancient times, men of letters profusely praise and describe fish. “May There be Surplus Every Year” lay people’s hope and pursuit on their pray that they will be lucky and have a harvest bright beautiful future.
　　In picture, there are two fish, which are kept at an arm’s length. They snuggle together and are inseparable, expressing their affection of depending on water. The work is drawn exquisitely and uniquely with its vigorous ink, fresh and elegant color, and fluent and dense lines. It is concise and unique. His brushwork is boundless and the ink color is changeable. The shape of fish seems to be created naturally within the slow spread of ink. There is no artificial trace. Its form is dignified and its vigor is grand. Bright color embodies implicitness. It presents a pure, deep, and elegant conception, delivering a message that the fish is leading a carefree life.