Paper-cutting has become a part of Cao Hongxia's life. Although she is over 60, she still has to create many works every year. For her, paper-cutting not only cut out an elegant life, but also cut out the love and inheritance of traditional culture. Cao Hongxia said: "Although the art of paper-cutting is loved by most people, there are very few people who really want to pass on it. The society is impetuous, chasing fame and fortune, the output of paper-cutting is low and the economic benefits are not high, so naturally no one will quietly cut paper. This is understandable, but you can’t let it go. In fact, the fault lies with your generation. Our generation has little pressure in life and is willing to cut paper. Now young people are different. They are always busy and need to work to make money. Even if you want to learn, you will not choose paper-cutting. This is the general environment of this society.