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A Chinese knot is a special kind of knot made of a long piece of string (细绳). People tie and weave (编制) it into different shapes. Each shape has a special meaning. 1
Most Chinese knots have two parts that look the same on both sides. 2 Each knot gets its name from its shape or the meaning it shows. 3 Red is very popular because it means good luck.
Chinese knots are still popular today. When given as gifts or passed down in families, they carry strong feelings. 4 At weddings, people give or use the “true love knot” and the “double happiness knot” to show love and a wish to stay together. In Chinese culture, knots make us think of love and marriage (婚姻).
Besides being meaningful gifts, knots are also useful. People use them to tie traditional Chinese clothes instead of buttons (纽扣). Silk is often used to make these knots for clothes. 5 You can find them as fun things to buy too.
A. Knot makers like to use different colours.

B. Chinese knots are only used during the Chinese New Year and have no other use.
C. They have two strings going in from the top and two coming out from below.
D. For example, lovers in the past and even now give knots as a symbol of love.
E. They can also be made into things like earrings and necklaces.
F. Today, you can see Chinese knots as decorations, gifts, and even on clothes to make them look nicer.