All About Colours

Color Overview

• Each color has a corresponding Chinese translation and pinyin pronunciation.
• Understanding colors includes recognizing their cultural significance in both Chinese and English contexts.

Individual Colors

• Red: 红色 (hóng sè) - often symbolizes good fortune and happiness in Chinese culture.
• Orange: 橙色 (chéng sè) - associated with warmth and enthusiasm.
• Light Blue: 蓝色 (lán sè) - signifies tranquility and calmness.
• Purple: 紫色 (zǐ sè) - traditionally linked to nobility and luxury.
• Black: 黑色 (hēi sè) - represents mystery and the unknown; in some contexts, can be seen negatively.
• Grey: 灰色 (huì sè) - often related to neutrality and balance.
• Yellow: 黄色 (huáng sè) - symbolizes brightness and optimism, also used to represent royalty historically in China.
• Pink: 粉色 (fěn sè) - conveys sweetness and romance.
• Green: 绿色 (lù sè) - linked to nature, life, and growth; represents freshness.
• Brown: 棕色 (zōng sè) - associated with earthiness and stability.
• White: 白色 (bái sè) - traditionally symbolizes purity, but can represent mourning in Chinese culture.
• Multicoloured: 彩色 (cǎi sè) - signifies diversity and vibrancy.