用英语说中国家庭生活 第11期:传统婚礼请柬

Traditional Chinese Wedding Invitations

传统婚礼请柬

Chinese style wedding invitations are usually folded red cards gilded with gold trimming.

中国式的婚礼请柬通常是折叠式的镶着金边的红纸。

The most popular design on the invitations is the Chinese character Xi，meaning "double happiness. "

最受欢迎的请柬设计是中国字 囍，意指“双重幸福”。

Dragons and phoenix are popular designs as they symbolize the balance of male and female power.

龙和凤是最普遍的设计因为他们象征着阴阳平衡。

Auspicious phrase or poems written in calligraphy style are wonderful additions to add a touch of festivity.

用书法写下的喜联或喜诗对欢庆的氛围是极好的。