The soft-shelled turtle, which is known as the symbol of longevity of the "thousand-year-old king and eight-thousand-year-old turtle", has long become a spiritual object in people's minds under the influence of traditional culture. It not only brings delicious food to people on the table, but also a kind of faith and sustenance in people's hearts. In traditional Chinese culture, the release of soft-shelled turtles has become a folk means of benefiting the public and giving alms. 
First of all, soft-shelled turtles represent a way of survival and survival wisdom. In traditional culture, soft-shelled turtles are regarded as a symbol of silence and forbearance, from which people derive cultivation and wisdom in life. Just like the proverb says: "The eight kings of the millennium, the turtle of ten thousand years", the eight kings here are the soft-shelled turtles. Soft-shelled turtles are seen as a symbol of a resilient, calm and restrained way of survival. Secondly, the release of soft-shelled turtles also means giving up greed and reducing desire. In this materialistic society, people are often driven by desires, restless, and distraught. The release of soft-shelled turtles is a way to remind people to return to nature and return to their original intentions. By releasing soft-shelled turtles, people can realize the true meaning of life and reduce greed. 
Third, releasing soft-shelled turtles is also a way to guide practitioners to understand nature and understand the wonders of ecology. The soft-shelled turtle is in nature, and its living state is integrated with nature. When we release soft-shelled turtles back into nature, it is also a reminder that we should return our hearts to the state of nature, discover our original intentions and maintain the purity of our original intentions. Fourth, the release of soft-shelled turtles also implies the reverence for the gods of heaven and earth. In many places, soft-shelled turtles are believed to have magical powers of foreknowledge and that psychics are associated with the gods. Therefore, the release of soft-shelled turtles is also a sign of respect and gratitude to the gods. Finally, releasing soft-shelled turtles can also reduce the number of disasters in life. Since soft-shelled turtles can predict disasters from nature, releasing soft-shelled turtles can remind people to stay away from disasters. It is a principle of mutual benefit and a form of respect and gratitude for nature. 