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剪 窗花 是 中国 传统 的 民间 艺术。
Pinyin
Jiǎn chuānghuā shì Zhōngguó chuántǒng de mínjiān yìshù.
English
Paper-cutting for window decorations is a traditional folk art of China.
每 年 春节，人们 都 剪 了 窗花 贴 在 窗户 上。
Pinyin
Měi nián Chūnjié, rénmen dōu jiǎn le chuānghuā tiē zài chuānghu shàng.
English
Every year during the Spring Festival, people cut paper decorations and stick them on windows.
窗花的 形状 有 很 多 种，有的 是 花朵，有的 是 动物。
Pinyin
Chuānghuā de xíngzhuàng yǒu hěn duō zhǒng, yǒude shì huāduǒ, yǒude shì dòngwù.
English
Paper-cutting decorations come in many shapes, some are flowers, and others are animals.
剪窗花 用 的 纸 一般 是 红色 的。
Pinyin
Jiǎn chuānghuā yòng de zhǐ yìbān shì hóngsè de.
English
The paper used for paper-cutting decorations is usually red.
人们 相信，红色 的 窗花 可以 带来 好运。
Pinyin
Rénmen xiāngxìn, hóngsè de chuānghuā kěyǐ dàilái hǎoyùn.
English
People believe that red window decorations can bring good luck.
剪窗花是一 项 非常 有趣 的 手工艺 活动。
Pinyin
Jiǎn chuānghuā shì yí xiàng fēicháng yǒuqù de shǒugōngyì huódòng.
English
Paper-cutting for window decorations is a very interesting handicraft activity.
有 很 多 人 喜欢 在 春节 前 和 家人 一起 剪窗花。
Pinyin
Yǒu hěn duō rén xǐhuān zài Chūnjié qián hé jiārén yìqǐ jiǎn chuānghuā.
English
Many people like to cut window decorations with their family before the Spring Festival.
剪窗花 已经 成为 春节 的 重要 传统 习俗。
Pinyin
Jiǎn chuānghuā yǐjīng chéngwéi Chūnjié de zhòngyào chuántǒng xísú.
English
Paper-cutting for window decorations has become an important traditional custom of the Spring Festival.
语法点 (Grammar Points)
1. 用 – 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 – 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 – 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.)
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