中國(guó)結(jié)(the Chinese knot)最初是由手工藝人發(fā)明的，經(jīng)過數(shù)百年不斷的改進(jìn).已經(jīng)成為一種優(yōu)雅多彩的藝術(shù)和工藝。在古代，人們用它來記錄事件，但現(xiàn)在主要用于裝飾的目的。“結(jié)”在中文里意味著愛情、婚姻和團(tuán)聚。中國(guó)結(jié)常常作為禮物交換或用作飾品祈求好運(yùn)和避邪。這種形式的手工藝(handicraft)代代相傳，現(xiàn)在已經(jīng)在中國(guó)和世界各地越來越受歡迎。

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The Chinese knot, originally invented by the craftsmen, has become an elegant and colorful art and craft over hundreds of years' improvement. In ancient times, it was used to record events, but nowadays it is mainly functioning as decorations. " Knot" signifies love, marriage and reunion in Chinese. Often used as gift exchanges or decorations, the Chinese knot is believed to bring good luck as well as ward off evil spirits. The handicraft has been passed down from one generation to another and now is gaining popularity both at home and abroad.

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