原文：
中国结(Chinese knotting)是中国典型的本土艺术。它的特点是每一个结都是由—根绳索编成的，并由其特定的外形和意义来命名。中国结的传统源远流长。在古代，由于没有现在的配件，如纽扣或拉链，人们不得不把服装带打结，来绑住他们的衣服。多年来，中国结从原来拥有实际用途演变成一种优雅的、丰富多彩的工艺品。今天，人们喜欢中国结，是因为其形式特别、色彩多变并且意义深厚。
翻译：
Chinese knotting is a typical local art of China. Its characteristic is that every knot is made with a single rope and named by its specific form and meaning.The tradition of Chinese knotting enjoys a long history. Without present-day accessories such as buttons or zips, ancient people had to knot the clothing belt so as to tie their dresses. Over the years, Chinese knot has now evolved to a kind of elegant and colorful artware from owning practical use.Today, people are fond of Chinese knot for its characteristic form, colorfulness and profound meaning.
重点词汇：
1. artware 工艺品
2. enjoy a long history 源远流长
3. so as to 为了，以便
4. profound 巨大的，深切的，深远的
