Colors in Mandarin and Chinese Cultural Symbolism
Colours in Mandarin
All images from Collective Commons.
hóngsè
Tell us something
about the cultural
meaning of Red in
the Chinese culture.
‘Zhè shì shénme yánsè? (What colour is
this?)’
huángsè
T
h
e
Y
e
l
l
o
w
R
i
v
e
r
H
u
á
n
g
h
é
‘Zhè shì shénme yánsè? (What colour is
this?)’
lǜsè
G
r
e
e
n
T
e
a
L
ǜ
c
h
á
‘Zhè shì shénme yánsè? (What colour is
this?)’
lánsè
‘Zhè shì shénme yánsè? (What colour is
this?)’
báisè
Do you know anything
relating the use ‘
báisè’ in
Chinese culture?
‘Zhè shì shénme yánsè? (What colour is
this?)’
hēisè
Can you tell the differences in
the use of ‘
hēisè’ between kiwi
and Chinese culture?
‘Zhè shì shénme yánsè? (What colour is
this?)’
jīnsè
Can you tell how Chinese
people use ‘jīnsè’ in the
cultural practice?
‘Zhè shì shénme yánsè? (What colour is
this?)’
huīsè
Huī Gūniang
灰姑娘
‘Zhè shì shénme yánsè? (What colour is
this?)’
Colors play a significant role in Mandarin language and Chinese culture. This content delves into different colors in Mandarin, such as red symbolizing luck and happiness in Chinese culture. It also explores the cultural significance of other colors like yellow, green, blue, white, and black. Additionally, it discusses the use of colors in Chinese cultural practices and traditions, offering insights into the fascinating intersection of language and culture.
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Colours in Mandarin All images from Collective Commons.
Zh sh shnme yns? (What colour is this?) h ngs Tell us something about the cultural meaning of Red in the Chinese culture.
Zh sh shnme yns? (What colour is this?) hu ngs The Yellow River Hu ngh
Zh sh shnme yns? (What colour is this?) l s Green Tea L ch
Zh sh shnme yns? (What colour is this?) l ns
Zh sh shnme yns? (What colour is this?) b is Do you know anything relating the use b is in Chinese culture?
Zh sh shnme yns? (What colour is this?) h is Can you tell the differences in the use of h is between kiwi and Chinese culture?
Zh sh shnme yns? (What colour is this?) j ns Can you tell how Chinese people use j ns in the cultural practice?
Zh sh shnme yns? (What colour is this?) hu s Hu G niang
