The Chinese fan is more like an artwork than a tool for cooling. It includes the art of carving, painting, handwriting, etc.
A silk fan is also called a "round silk fan". And it's decorated with paintings of beautiful women, flowers or birds. It's one of the earliest types of Chinese fan and popular with women of all ages.
It's made of the feathers (羽毛) of several different sorts of bits, such as peacocks and geese. The fan handle (柄) is usually wooden.
A folding fan is often made of paper. The fan handles and fan ribs (扇骨) are usually made of bamboo or wood. The material of the handles and the ribs is very important. There are always beautiful paintings or handwriting on the fan.
Why do Chinese people love fans so much?
In ancient China, fans were a sign of beauty and knowledge. Learned men would fan themselves to show their deep thoughts, too.
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A. It decides the value of the fan. B. This type of fan is often made of silk. C. Most Chinese people don't like fans at all. D. Here are some common types of Chinese fan. E. Ladies would use fans to show their kindness. F. The feather fan is a well-known type of Chinese fan. |
