造纸术

Papermaking is one of the greatest inventions in ancient China. It was invented during the Han Dynasty by Cai Lun.

造纸术是中国古代最伟大的发明之一。它由汉朝的蔡伦发明。

Before this invention, people wrote on bamboo slips and silk, which were expensive and inconvenient.

在此之前，人们在竹简和丝绸上书写，这既昂贵又不方便。

Cai Lun's papermaking technique used plant fibers, making paper affordable and practical for everyday use.

蔡伦的造纸技术使用植物纤维，使纸张变得经济实惠并适用于日常使用。

Papermaking greatly influenced Chinese culture and education.

造纸术极大地影响了中国的文化和教育。

With more accessible paper, books became more common, and knowledge spread more easily.

由于纸张更易获得，书籍变得更为普遍，知识传播也更加容易。

This advancement helped preserve important texts and contributed to the flourishing of literature, art, and science in China.

这一进步帮助保存了重要的文本，并促进了中国文学、艺术和科学的繁荣。