Speaking of Chinese Family Life in English Issue 11: Traditional Wedding Invitations

2016-06-15 「 536 words / 1 minute 」
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传统婚礼请柬
Traditional Chinese Wedding Invitations
中国式的婚礼请柬通常是折叠式的镶着金边的红纸。
Chinese style wedding invitations are usually folded red cards gilded with gold trimming.
最受欢迎的请柬设计是中国字 囍,意指“双重幸福”。
The most popular design on the invitations is the Chinese character Xi,meaning "double happiness. "
龙和凤是最普遍的设计因为他们象征着阴阳平衡。
Dragons and phoenix are popular designs as they symbolize the balance of male and female power.
用书法写下的喜联或喜诗对欢庆的氛围是极好的。
Auspicious phrase or poems written in calligraphy style are wonderful additions to add a touch of festivity.