Long,long ago there was a poor scholar who wrote the character ‘fu’ or ‘happiness’ on paper and his wife tore the character out.

很久很久以前，有个穷书生把“福”字写在纸上，被他的妻子剪下来了。

This is the origin of papercutting ( jian zhi).

这就是剪纸的由来。

The jian zhi craft is considered to be one of the standards to identify a smart woman.

剪纸工艺被认为是判断一个聪明女人的标准之一。

People think a woman who is good at making delicate jian zhi is a smart.

人们认为善于制作精致剪纸的女人是聪明的。

Jian zhi patterns come from daily life.

剪纸模式来源于日常生活。

Clipping and engraving are two skills used to make jian zhi.

剪纸和雕刻是制作剪纸的两种技艺。

Intricate centers are important for jian zhi designs.

复杂的中心对于剪纸的设计很重要。

Jian zhi is a popular folk art.

剪纸是一种流行的民间艺术。

Jian zhi expresses Chinese people’s wishes for happiness and good luck.

剪纸表达了中国人对幸福、好运的祝愿