Paper cutting is one of China’s most popular traditional folk arts. Chinese paper cutting has a history of more than 1,500 years. It was widespread particularly during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. People often beautify their homes with paper cuttings. During the Spring Festival and wedding celebrations, in particular, paper cuttings are used to decorate doors, windows and rooms in order to enhance the joyous atmosphere.
The color most frequently used in paper cutting is red, which symbolizes health and prosperity. Chinese paper cutting is very popular around the world and it is often given as a present to foreign friends.
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剪紙是中國最普及的民間傳統藝術。中國剪紙已有1500多年的歷史。這是普遍的，特別是在明和清朝。人們經常用剪紙美化家園。在春節和結婚慶祝活動中，特別是剪紙用來裝飾門窗和房間，以增強喜慶氣氛。
剪紙最常用的顏色是紅色，它象徵著健康和繁榮。中國剪紙在世界各地很受歡迎，經常被送給外國朋友作為禮物。