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造纸术、印刷术、指南针和火药，是中国历史上的四大发明。
Papermaking, Printing, the Compass, and Gunpowder are China's Four Great Inventions in history.
造纸术让书写变得便捷，推动了文化的传播与交流。
Papermaking made writing convenient and promoted cultural transmission and exchange.
印刷术助力书籍传播，让知识的传递变得更广泛、更持久。
Printing helped spread books and made knowledge transmission broader and more lasting.
指南针的应用，推动了航海、军事与探险事业的发展。
The use of the compass promoted the development of navigation, military affairs and exploration.
火药的使用，改变了战争的作战方式，也为各类节庆活动增添了绚丽的色彩。
Gunpowder usage changed warfare methods and also added beautiful elements to festivals and celebrations.
它们不仅是中国古代科学智慧的结晶，更是人类文明史上的宝贵财富，深刻影响了世界文明的发展进程。
They are not only the crystallization of ancient Chinese scientific wisdom, but also precious wealth in the history of human civilization, deeply influencing the development of world civilization.
