Everyone knows that Red in Chinese is a good luck color. Colors of China by Shannon Zemlicka is a nice book that shows this. In European Color Symbology, the color red as symbolized in Red Riding Hood has a slightly different meaning. My wife put together a nice listing of the Symbolic meanings by Chinese of Colors by EliteDresses.com

But what do other colors symbolize in Chinese?

• Purple symbolizes wealth and winter.
• Blue is a boys and of immortality.
  
• Yellow is a royal color.
• Red is of good luck and power since it's the color of Fire.
  
• White is the end, color of mourning.
  
• Black is the beginning, so a color of youth
• Green - Harmony
• Gold - Wealth and Strength
  

References:

	Good Luck Life: The Essential Guide To Chinese American Celebrations And Culture Lon Po Po A Red Riding Hood Story from China by Ed Young. English. Paperback. Colors of China by Shannon Zemlicka American Dress Color Symbolism and Cultural Meanings Chinese Color Symbolism by EliteDresses.com Chinese QiPao Cheongsam Girl's Dresses

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