(单词翻译:单击)
Papermaking is one of the greatest inventions in ancient China.
造纸术是中国古代最伟大的发明之一。
It was invented during the Han Dynasty by Cai Lun.
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 paper making 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。
The invention of papermaking also spread to other parts of the world.
造纸术的发明也传播到了世界其他地方。
It reached the Middle East and Europe through trade and exploration.
通过贸易和探险，它传到了中东和欧洲。
This global influence shows how important papermaking is in human history, as it revolutionized communication and record-keeping.
这种全球影响显示了造纸术在人类历史上的重要性，因为它彻底改变了交流和记录的方式。
