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The results show that K-prototypes algorithm can effectively integrate paper-cutting techniques and cultural semantic features (silhouette coefficient = 0.75), and divide 128 samples into three categories: Class 1 (n\u2009=\u200946) is mainly composed of high-complexity symmetrical patterns, which carries the Confucian philosophical metaphor of the golden mean; Class 2 (n\u2009=\u200943) is characterized by the theme of life engraved in the positive engraving, which reflects the Taoist view of nature; Class 3 (n\u2009=\u200939) takes folk symbols as the core and embodies the collective cultural memory. 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