剪纸 Paper Cut

一般来说，北方广大农村劳动妇女注重剪纸所表达的观念，想到哪儿剪到哪儿。
Generally speaking, farming women from North China pay special attention to concept, so the design flows with their thoughts.

而南方剪纸玲珑剔透 严整优雅，以写实风格著称。
Paper cut in South China is well known for its exquisite, elegant, realistic style.

于是形成了北方剪纸粗犷随意，南方水乡剪纸精致明快的“北犷南秀”的鲜明特色。
Therefore, northern and southern paper cut can be distinguished as free and rugged or elegant and exquisite, respectively.

反映了北方大陆与南方水乡劳动群众的性格气质。
This reflects the difference in disposition and personality between the northern and southern parts of China.

河北蔚县的剪纸是北方彩色剪纸的代表。
Paper cut in Yu county, Hebei province represents northern style with its bright colors.

这里的剪纸不是用剪刀剪出来的，而是用各种不同的刻刀。
The paper was carved using a carving knife instead of using scissors.

这种剪纸色泽明艳贴在窗子上光影效果极佳。
In the windows, the bright colors combined with light to form lovely patterns and shadows.