The Five Elements and Colors in Traditional Chinese Culture

The Five Elements and Colors in Traditional Chinese Culture

Taiji Luo Wanxiang The theory of the Five Elements (Wu Xing) is an important part of traditional Chinese culture and is closely related to colors. The Five Elements, namely Metal (Jin), Wood (Mu), Water (Shui), Fire (Huo), and Earth (Tu), each correspond to specific colors. These colors are not only visual representations but also contain … Read more