[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"daily-2026-06-10":3},{"date":4,"status":5,"dateLayer":6,"allowQuiz":18,"podcastTopicKey":36,"bundle":37},"2026-06-10","published",{"dateStr":4,"gregorianEn":7,"gregorianZh":8,"weekdayEn":9,"weekdayZh":10,"lunar":11,"lunarLabelZh":19,"lunarLabelEn":20,"zodiacAnimalEn":21,"zodiacAnimalZh":22,"zodiacYearEn":23,"ganzhiYear":24,"solarTermToday":25,"currentSolarTerm":26,"nextSolarTerm":30,"festivals":35},"June 10, 2026","2026年6月10日","Wednesday","星期三",{"year":12,"month":13,"day":14,"isLeapMonth":15,"monthName":16,"dayName":17,"inRange":18},2026,4,25,false,"四月","廿五",true,"四月廿五","25th day of the 4th lunar month","Horse","马","Year of the Horse","丙午",null,{"zh":27,"en":28,"dateStr":29},"芒种","Grain in Ear","2026-06-05",{"zh":31,"en":32,"dateStr":33,"daysAway":34},"夏至","Summer Solstice","2026-06-21",11,[],"daily-2026-06-10",{"hook":38,"quiz":77,"word":149,"bands":164,"grammar":183,"dateLayer":199},{"tier":39,"noteEn":40,"source":41,"article":42,"sources":43,"titleEn":47,"titleZh":48,"category":41,"keyWords":49,"insightEn":69,"allowGamify":18,"cultureLink":70,"titleZhPinyin":73,"todaySentenceEn":74,"todaySentenceZh":75,"todaySentencePinyin":76},8,"Paper-cutting, or 剪纸, is a traditional Chinese folk art that transforms red paper into intricate designs, often used as window decorations during the New Year.","micro-culture","On June 10, 2026, as we delve into the rich tapestry of Chinese culture, we focus on the exquisite art of paper-cutting, known as 剪纸 (jiǎnzhǐ). This ancient craft involves the meticulous cutting of paper into beautiful, often symmetrical designs that carry deep cultural significance. Traditionally, red paper is used to create these designs, symbolizing joy and good fortune. The cut paper is often displayed in windows, adding a vibrant touch to celebrations, especially during the Lunar New Year.\n\nPaper-cutting is more than just decorative; it is a way to express cultural stories and symbols. Common motifs include animals, flowers, and Chinese characters, each carrying its own meaning. For instance, the character for 'double happiness' (双喜) is often seen in wedding decorations. The intricate designs require a steady hand and a creative mind, as each piece is unique and crafted with care. This art form is not only a celebration of aesthetic beauty but also a testament to the patience and skill of the artist.\n\nThe tradition of paper-cutting dates back over a thousand years and has been passed down through generations. It is an integral part of Chinese folk culture, celebrated in various regions with different styles and techniques. Today, paper-cutting is recognized as an important cultural heritage, with efforts made to preserve and promote it among younger generations. As we appreciate this art, we also recognize its role in connecting people to their roots and cultural identity.\n\nToday, as we learn the word 纸 (zhǐ), meaning 'paper', we can appreciate its fundamental role in this art form. Without paper, the delicate beauty of 剪纸 would not exist. This simple material becomes a canvas for creativity and cultural expression, reminding us of the power of tradition and art in daily life.",[44],{"note":45,"label":46},"how this is verified — NO new facts","Traditional almanac","Paper-Cutting","剪纸",[50,53,57,61,65],{"en":51,"hanzi":48,"pinyin":52},"paper-cutting","jiǎnzhǐ",{"en":54,"hanzi":55,"pinyin":56},"culture","文化","wénhuà",{"en":58,"hanzi":59,"pinyin":60},"tradition","传统","chuántǒng",{"en":62,"hanzi":63,"pinyin":64},"art","艺术","yìshù",{"en":66,"hanzi":67,"pinyin":68},"Spring Festival","春节","Chūnjié","Paper-cutting reflects both artistic creativity and cultural heritage in China.",{"category":62,"slug":71,"label":72},"chinese-paper-cutting-the-peoples-art","Chinese Paper Cutting: The People's Art","jiǎn zhǐ","I like paper-cutting.","我喜欢剪纸。","Wǒ xǐhuān jiǎnzhǐ.",{"items":78,"reflectionPrompt":148},[79,90,99,109,119,124,133,141],{"id":80,"kind":80,"type":81,"prompt":82,"options":83,"explainEn":88,"answerIndex":89},"meaning","mc","What does 纸 mean?",[84,85,86,87],"Paper","Pen","Book","Table","纸 means 'paper'.",0,{"id":91,"kind":91,"type":81,"prompt":92,"options":93,"explainEn":98,"answerIndex":89},"pinyin","How is 纸 pronounced?",[94,95,96,97],"zhǐ","zhī","zhè","zhù","The correct pronunciation is 'zhǐ'.",{"id":100,"kind":100,"type":81,"prompt":101,"options":102,"explainEn":107,"answerIndex":108},"translate","How do you write \"paper\" in Chinese?",[103,104,105,106],"字","学校","公园","纸","纸 (zhǐ) means \"paper\".",3,{"id":110,"kind":110,"type":81,"prompt":111,"options":112,"audioText":117,"explainEn":118,"answerIndex":89},"listening","Listen. What does the sentence mean?",[113,114,115,116],"I have a lot of paper.","I have many books.","I have a big pen.","I have a small table.","我有很多纸。","The sentence means 'I have a lot of paper.'",{"id":120,"kind":120,"type":120,"accept":121,"answer":106,"prompt":122,"explainEn":123},"fill",[106],"Fill the blank: 我有很多___。","The sentence talks about having a lot of something, which is 'paper'.",{"id":125,"kind":125,"type":81,"prompt":126,"options":127,"explainEn":132,"answerIndex":108},"reading","她在剪纸。 — What does this sentence mean?",[128,129,130,131],"Our plan has been approved.","According to the zodiac, people born in the Year of the Horse are very active.","This year is the Year of the Horse.","She is cutting paper.","This sentence describes an action involving paper.",{"id":54,"kind":54,"type":81,"prompt":134,"options":135,"explainEn":140,"answerIndex":89},"What is 剪纸 traditionally used for?",[136,137,138,139],"Window decorations","Building materials","Food preparation","Clothing","剪纸 is traditionally used as window decorations.",{"id":142,"kind":142,"type":142,"prompt":143,"ordered":144,"explainEn":147},"order","Arrange into a correct sentence",[145,146,48],"我","喜欢","The correct order expresses liking for paper-cutting.","Do you have a favorite form of art? Why do you like it?",{"faq":150,"pos":160,"slug":161,"hanzi":106,"level":108,"pinyin":94,"meaning":162,"audioUrl":163},[151,154,157],{"answer":152,"question":153},"You can say '我需要一张纸' (Wǒ xūyào yī zhāng zhǐ), which means 'I need a piece of paper.'","How do I use 纸 in a sentence?",{"answer":155,"question":156},"Yes, 纸 is the simplified version while 紙 is the traditional character, used in places like Taiwan and Hong Kong.","Is there a difference between 纸 and 紙?",{"answer":158,"question":159},"The common classifier for 纸 is 张 (zhāng), as in '一张纸' (yī zhāng zhǐ) for 'a piece of paper'.","What is the classifier for 纸?","n","hsk-2/%E7%BA%B8-zhi3","paper","https://mandarintemple.com/wp-content/uploads/katemt_audio/z/Zhi/zhi3.wav",{"1-2":165,"3-4":170,"5-6":173,"7-9":178},{"en":166,"pinyin":167,"explainEn":168,"sentenceZh":169},"I have paper.","Wǒ yǒu zhǐ.","A basic sentence showing possession of paper.","我有纸。",{"en":131,"pinyin":171,"explainEn":132,"sentenceZh":172},"Tā zài jiǎnzhǐ.","她在剪纸。",{"en":174,"pinyin":175,"explainEn":176,"sentenceZh":177},"Paper can create a lot of art.","Zhǐ kěyǐ zuò hěn duō yìshù.","This shows the versatility of paper in art.","纸可以做很多艺术。",{"en":179,"pinyin":180,"explainEn":181,"sentenceZh":182},"Discussing military tactics on paper is a metaphor.","Zhǐ shàng tán bīng shì ge bǐyù.","An idiomatic expression using 'paper' metaphorically.","纸上谈兵是个比喻。",{"title":184,"pattern":185,"examples":186,"explainEn":197,"usageNote":198},"Using 纸 in sentences","Subject + 有 + 纸",[187,189,193],{"en":166,"zh":169,"pinyin":188},"wǒ yǒu zhǐ",{"en":190,"zh":191,"pinyin":192},"She has white paper.","她有白纸。","tā yǒu bái zhǐ",{"en":194,"zh":195,"pinyin":196},"There is paper on the table.","桌上有纸。","zhuō shàng yǒu zhǐ","This pattern is used to indicate possession of paper.","Use this pattern to express that someone or something possesses paper.",{"lunar":200,"dateStr":4,"festivals":201,"weekdayEn":9,"weekdayZh":10,"ganzhiYear":24,"gregorianEn":7,"gregorianZh":8,"lunarLabelEn":20,"lunarLabelZh":19,"zodiacYearEn":23,"nextSolarTerm":202,"solarTermToday":25,"zodiacAnimalEn":21,"zodiacAnimalZh":22,"currentSolarTerm":203},{"day":14,"year":12,"month":13,"dayName":17,"inRange":18,"monthName":16,"isLeapMonth":15},[],{"en":32,"zh":31,"dateStr":33,"daysAway":34},{"en":28,"zh":27,"dateStr":29}]