A Chinese knot (中国结) is a knot that is woven from a single rope (绳) to be different shapes. Now you can see it as a decoration (装饰物) or a gift for friends. People can use ropes of different colors to weave a Chinese knot, but they usually choose red because it means good luck.
People might have originally made them to record information and send messages before they started to use words. It is well-known that the knots were used for decoration and to express thoughts and feelings in the Tang Dynasty. They were later popular in the Ming and Qing dynasties. But it was not until the Qing Dynasty that this art became really accepted by the common people.
Even today, Chinese knots hold sentimental (情感的) value when gifted or passed down through families. The "double happiness knot" is given and used at weddings to express each other's love and wishes for growing old together.
They can play the role of buttons (纽扣) and now silk is widely used to make these clothing knots.
Many tourists like to buy Chinese knots as gifts for their friends during their trips and there are many shopping streets where people can buy Chinese knots.There are many different types of beautiful Chinese knots, which are popular with customers.
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A. The Chinese knot has a long history. B. Each shape has its own meaning. C. Chinese knots are very popular all over the world. D. For example, lovers may give a knot to show their love. E. Yiwu Commodity Market in Zhejiang Province is a good place. F. Besides, knots are also used when people make traditional clothes in China. |
