阿俊20180118《中国结》

20180118 中国结The Chinese Knot 中国结(the Chinese knot)是中国的一种传统而典型的民间手工编织装饰品。 The Chinese knot is a kind of traditional and typical folk hand-woven decoration in China. 在汉语中,“结”寓意团圆、友好、和平和爱等，所以中国结经常被用来表达美好的祝愿。 In Chinese language, “jie (a knot)” means reunion, amity, peace and love, etc., so the Chinese knot is often used to express good wishes. 每个中国结通常只用一根丝线或丝绳编结而成，每一个结根据其形状和意义命名。 Each knot is usually woven with only one silk cord or silk rope, and named according to its shape and meaning. 编织中国结的主要材料是各种线，线的种类包括丝、棉、麻(linen)、尼龙(nylon)等。 Chinese knots are mainly made of various cords which can be silk, cotton, linen or nylon and so on. 中国结兼具实用性和装饰性，充分反映了中国文化的魅力。 The Chinese knot is both practical and decorative, fully reflecting the charm of Chinese culture. 翻译讲解 1.编织装饰品:译为woven decoration即可。 2.寓意:可译为mean 或 import。 3.表达美好的祝愿:这个短语很常用，译为express good wishes。 4.兼具实用性和装饰性:此处最好进行词性转译，把名词转译成形容词， 即 both practical and decorative。 5.魅力:可译为grace、charm 或 glamour。