四级翻译练习：中国结.docVIP

中国结（Chinese?knot）是中国文化的典型代表之一。中国结源于古代，当时人们用系结的方式来记事，在唐宋时期（theTang?and?Song?Dynasties）逐渐发展成为一种饰品，并在明清时期（the?Ming?and?Qing?Dynasties）开始盛行至今。中国结象征着团结、友谊、和平、热情和爱情等。制作中国结的材料多种多样，如棉线、丝编、尼龙（nylon）、皮革，甚至是一些贵重金属。如今，中国结在世界各地广受欢迎。 Chinese?knot?is?one?of?the?typical?symbols?of?Chinese?culture.? It?appeared?in?ancient?times?when?people?tied?knots?to?keep?records.? It?developed?gradually?as?a?type?of?decoration?during?the?Tang?and?Song?Dynasties,? and?prevailed?from?the?Ming?and?Qing?Dynasties?up?to?now.? Chinese?knot?means?reunion,?friendship,?peace,?warmth,?and?love,?etc.? Materials?used?to?make?the?knots