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Lesson 3 Chinese Paper Art
第三課 中國剪紙藝術
The Art of Paper
剪紙的藝術
Chen Zijiang is a paper-cutting expert whom I interviewed for my article on Chinese Art.
陳子江是一位剪紙專家，我要在《中國藝術》發表文章而采訪了他。
Paper-cutting is something that he learned to do from an early age.
他在年幼時就開始學習剪紙。
"It is a Chinese folk art with a long history," Mr Chen told me,
“這是一種擁有很長歷史的中國民間藝術，”陳先生告訴我，
"Paper cuts of animals have been found in tombs
“在墳墓里就曾找到動物剪紙，
which date back to the time of the Northern and Southern Dynasty!"
它們是南北朝時期的剪紙！”
He added that by the Southern Song Dynasty,
他還說，在南宋時期，
paper-cutting had become an important part of everyday life.
剪紙是日常生活中很重要的部分。
"A young farmer who wanted a wife would look at a young woman's paper-cutting skills before marrying her!"
“一位想娶妻的年輕農民，在娶妻前會先看姑娘的剪紙藝術?！?/div>
explained Mr Chen, laughing at the look of surprise on my face.
陳先生說著，笑著看我臉上表現出來的驚奇。
Mr Chen went on to explain that there are three types of paper cuts which people still make today:
陳先生繼續說著，今天人們仍會做的有三種剪紙：
paper cuts for decoration, for religious purposes and for design patterns.
作裝飾用的，用于宗教目的的，以及用作設計圖案的。
Paper cuts used for decoration are often seen on windows and gates.
作裝飾用的剪紙通?？梢栽诖皯羯虾烷T上看到。
They are usually put up during holidays to bring good luck.
它們通常用在節日期間，以帶來好運氣。
They are also used on presents.
它們還用來當作禮物。
