中华传统文化素材积累
中国结
A Chinese knot is a knot that is tied and woven from a single length of cord or rope to be a variety of shapes. Each shape has its own symbolic meaning.
中国结是用一根粗线或粗绳打结并编成各种形状的结。每一种形状都有其自身独特的象征意义。
Chinese knots gradually developed as a decoration during the Tang and Song Dynasties (618 AD-1279 AD), and prevailed from the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 AD-1912 AD) up to now.
唐宋时期,中国结逐渐成为一种饰品,并从明清时期开始盛行至今。
Traditionally, Chinese knots are expected to ward off evil spirits and act as lucky charms. They are widely used today to decorate homes during festivities and celebrations. And they are also very common in traditional jade, jewelry and clothes.
传统上,中国结被认为能辟邪和用作护身符。如今,它们被广泛用作庆祝活动期间的家居装饰。在传统的玉器首饰和衣物上也很常见。
In Chinese language, “knot” has the meanings of reunion, friendliness, warmth, marriage, love, etc. Chinese knots are often used to express some good wishes including happiness, prosperity, and love.
在汉语中,“结”有团圆、友好、温暖、婚姻、爱等含义。中国结常被用来表达一些美好的祝愿,包括幸福、繁荣和爱。
A Chinese knot, with its classic elegance and ever-changing patterns, is both practical and ornamental, fully reflecting the grace of Chinese culture. With the economic and cultural development,more and more Chinese people go abroad for business or study, which makes Chinese knots widely spread in the world. It's an elaborate gift full of Chinese culture.
中国结以其古典雅致和不断变化的图案,兼具实用性和装饰性,充分体现了中国文化的优美。随着经济和文化的发展,越来越多的中国人出国经商或学习,这使得中国结在世界各地广泛传播。中国结是一件蕴含中国文化的精致礼物。
Words and Expressions
① weave vt.织;编织 ② symbolic adj.象征性的 ③ prevail vi.盛行;普遍存在
④ up to now 到目前为止 ⑤ charm n.护身符 ⑥ festivity n.庆典;庆祝活动
⑦ reunion n.重逢;团聚 ⑧ prosperity n.兴旺;繁荣 ⑨ ornamental adj.装饰性的
⑩ elaborate adj.精心制作的 中国结 Chinese knots 辟邪 ward off evil spirits
护身符 lucky charms 挂饰 hanging decorations
真题改编 语法填空
Chinese knots are 1.__________ancient folk art form in China, simple but attractive. 2. __________(date) back to the Zhou Dynasty (1046 BC-256 BC), they fully developed in the Tang and Song Dynasties, and became widely popular in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
A knot, made of colorful silk thread, can bring good luck to its owner. It is often used to express good wishes, including happiness, 3.___________(prosperous) and love. Made of a single rope, a Chinese knot 4.__________ (name) by its specific form and meaning, for example, “Happiness & Health", "Luck and Auspiciousness(吉祥)”and “Wish you a fair wind”. People combine different knots with other well-designed things 5.____________ (skillful), 6.__________ a unique auspicious Chinese knot with many wishes is formed. And it is also worth 7.__________(note) that the logo of Beijing’s bid to host the 2008 Olympics was based 8.__________a traditional knot craft design.
Today, people are fond of Chinese knots for its 9._____________(character) form, colorfulness and deep meaning. Most commonly, the knot is used either as a hanging decoration, such as in the home or car, 10.__________ on the body like a ring, an earring, a hand chain or a necklace.
真题改编 书面表达
(2013年新课标 II)假定你是李华,自己编制了一些中国结,想请开网店的美国朋友Tom代卖。请你给他写封信,要点包括:1.中国结的尺寸、颜色、材料等;2.象征意义;3.价格。
Dear Tom,
I’m writing to ask a favor from you. Recently, I’ve made some Chinese knots and I was wondering if you could help sell them through your online store.
I made them with red silk threads and other adornments(装饰品) with lucky patterns by myself. They look really attractive in the shape of diamonds, each about 5 inches long and 4 inches wide. Traditionally, Chinese knots are expected to ward off evil spirits and act as lucky charms. These knots standing for friendship, love, good luck, people can either give them as gifts to relatives and friends or hang them in their houses. They are only priced at $ 12.99 each, shipping included / free shipping. For further information, please let me know.
I’d really appreciate it if you could take my request into account.
Yours,
Li Hua
答案
Keys: 1. an; 2. Dating; 3. prosperity; 4. is named; 5. skillfully; 6. and; 7. noting; 8. on; 9. characteristic; 10. or