Xuan paper, a type of high quality rice paper, best shows the charm of traditional Chinese painting and calligraphy.

宣纸是一种高质量的蒲草纸，最能体现中国传统书画的魅力。

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Among the high-quality (质量) treasures, the writing brush produced in Huzhou, the ink stick produced in Huizhou, the xuan paper made in Xuancheng and the ink stone made in Duanxi are the best known.

在各种高质量瑰宝中，湖州产的毛笔、徽州产的墨、宣城产的宣纸和端溪产的砚石最为出名。

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The Xuan paper is a kind of high quality paper made in Xuancheng, Anhui Province.

宣纸是产于安徽省宣城的一种高质量的纸。

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Xuan paper has become synonymous with the region, where a score of artisans still keep the craft alive.

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The unique water quality and mild climate of Jing County in Anhui Province in eastern China are two of the key ingredients in the craft of making Xuan paper that thrives there.

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Handmade from the tough bark of the Tara Wing-Celtis or Blue Sandalwood tree and rice straw, Xuan paper is known for its strong, smooth surface, its ability to absorb water and moisten ink, and fold repeatedly without breaking.

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