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剪纸
jiǎnzhǐ
Description
剪纸是一种中国传统艺术，人们用剪刀把纸剪成漂亮的图案。
"剪纸" is a traditional Chinese art where people use scissors to cut paper into beautiful patterns.
过年的时候，很多人喜欢在窗户上贴红色的剪纸。
During the New Year, many people like to put red "剪纸" on their windows.
Meanings
剪纸jiǎnzhǐ
paper-cut; the art of paper cutting
这张剪纸真好看。
This paper-cutting is really beautiful.
剪纸jiǎnzhǐ
to cut paper into designs
奶奶在教我剪纸。
Grandma is teaching me how to do paper-cutting.
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Notes
- Etymology
剪 (to cut) + 纸 (paper), literally 'cut paper'.
- Nuance
refers both to the craft and to the finished paper-cut artwork.
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