原文：剪纸（paper cutting）是中国最为流行的传统民间艺术形式之一。中国剪纸有一千五百多年的历史，在明朝和清朝时期（the Ming and Qing Dynasties）特别流行。人们常用剪纸美化居家环境。特别是在春节和婚庆期间，剪纸被用来装饰门窗和房间，以增加喜庆的气氛。剪纸最常用的颜色是红色，象征健康和兴旺。中国剪纸在世界各地很受欢迎，经常被用作馈赠外国友人的礼物。作者: 1096357902 时间: 2013-11-29 15:18
Paper-cut is one of the most populartraditional folk art form in China. Chinese paper cutting has a history of overone thousand five hundred years, was built in the Ming and qing dynastyespecially popular. People often use paper-cut beautify the environment thatoccupy the home. Especially during the Spring Festival and weddings, paper-cutis used to decorate doors and Windows and room, to increase the festiveatmosphere. Paper-cut of the most common color is red, the symbol of health andprosperity. Chinese paper-cut is very popular all over the world, is often usedas a gift for foreign friends gifts.
