Colour symbolism is an important part of Chinese culture. The use of an inappropriate colour may cause offence or impart a different meaning than that intended.
Yellow / Gold
Reserved exclusively for the use of the Emperor.
People: Chinese
Direction: Centre
Element: Earth
Animal: Humans
Black
The colour of winter and indicative of strength.
People: Tibetans
Direction: North
Element: Water
Animal: Black Beast (Tortoise & Snake)
Blue / Azure
The colour of spring, rebirth and the sky (heaven).
People: Mongols
Direction: East
Element: Wood
Animal: Azure Dragon
Red
The colour of summer and joy.
People: Manchus
Direction: South
Element: Fire
Animal: Red Bird
White
The colour of autumn and mourning.
People: Muslims
Direction: West
Element: Metal
Animal: White Tiger
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