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Paper-cutting for window decorations is a traditional folk art of China.
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Every year during the Spring Festival, people cut paper decorations and stick them on windows.
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Paper-cutting decorations come in many shapes, some are flowers, and others are animals.


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The paper used for paper-cutting decorations is usually red.
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People believe that red window decorations can bring good luck.
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Paper-cutting for window decorations is a very interesting handicraft activity.
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Many people like to cut window decorations with their family before the Spring Festival.
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Paper-cutting for window decorations has become an important traditional custom of the Spring Festival.
语法点 (Grammar Points)
1. 用 (yòng) – To use
用 expresses the usage of something.
文中 (In text):
– 剪窗花用的纸一般是红色的。(The paper used for paper-cutting decorations is usually red.)
例 (Example):
– 这个菜是用鸡蛋做的。(This dish is made of eggs.)
2. 可以 (kěyǐ) – Can, may
可以 is used to indicate permission or possibility.
文中 (In text):
– 人们相信,红色的窗花可以带来好运。(People believe that red window decorations can bring good luck.)
例 (Example):
– 运动可以减肥。(Exercise can reduce weight.)
3. 成为 (chéngwéi) – To become
成为 is used to indicate something or someone becoming something else.
文中 (In text):
– 剪窗花已经成为春节的重要传统习俗。(Paper-cutting for window decorations has become an important traditional custom of the Spring Festival.)
例 (Example):
– 她长大了成为歌手。(She grew up and became a singer.)