剪纸

剪紙

jiǎnzhǐ

noun #31,291

Measure Word

一幅剪纸 fú

Meanings

1 paper cutting (folk art)
2 paper cutout
3 to cut paper

Characters

to cut (with scissors)

Examples

奶奶会剪纸,手艺很好。

Nǎinai huì jiǎnzhǐ, shǒuyì hěn hǎo.

Grandma does paper cutting, and her skill is very good.

过年时家家户户贴剪纸。

Guònián shí jiājiā-hùhù tiē jiǎnzhǐ.

During Chinese New Year, every household puts up paper cutouts.

这幅剪纸图案非常精致。

Zhè fú jiǎnzhǐ tú'àn fēicháng jīngzhì.

The pattern of this paper cutout is extremely delicate.

Tips

culture

Listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2009. Common motifs include 福 (fortune), 囍 (double happiness), and zodiac animals. Typically red paper for festive use.

Stroke Order

剪 jiǎn

纸 zhǐ