What five elements does yellow belong to?
Recently, among the hotly debated topics on the Internet, the relationship between the Five Elements theory and color attributes has become the focus. This article will combine the hot content of the past 10 days to explore the attribution of yellow in the five elements, and present relevant analysis through structured data.
1. The traditional correspondence between the five elements and colors
According to traditional Chinese culture, there is the following correspondence between the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water) and colors:
| five elements | Corresponding color | Symbolic meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Wood | cyan, green | growth, vitality |
| fire | red, purple | enthusiasm, energy |
| earth | yellow,brown | Stable and tolerant |
| gold | white,gold | Pure and noble |
| water | black, blue | deep, flowing |
As can be seen from the table,Yellow belongs to earth in the five elements, symbolizing the earth, stability and tolerance, which is one of the reasons why ancient Chinese emperors wore yellow in their clothing.
2. The Five Elements of Yellow Controversy that is hotly debated across the Internet
In the past 10 days, the number of discussions on social platforms about "Is yellow associated with earth or gold?" has exceeded 500,000 times. The main points are as follows:
| Reasons to support territoriality | Reasons to support metal |
|---|---|
| 1. Ancient books such as "Huangdi Neijing" clearly record that "Yellow enters the spleen" (the spleen belongs to earth) | 1. The noble attribute of gold is more consistent with the symbol of the five elements of gold. |
| 2. Geographical signs such as the Loess Plateau strengthen the association between yellow and soil. | 2. Yellow is often paired with metallic textures in modern design |
| 3. According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, yellow foods mostly nourish the spleen and stomach (such as millet, pumpkin) | 3. Some Feng Shui schools classify light yellow as a derivative color of gold. |
3. Authoritative classics and expert interpretations
In response to the controversy, the research video posted on Weibo by Chinese studies researcher @yilimingdeng received over 100,000 likes:
| Book name | Related records | in conclusion |
|---|---|---|
| "Shang Shu·Hong Fan" | "The soil is good for crops...its color is yellow" | Clear yellow soil |
| "Zhou Li·Kao Gong Ji" | "The place calls it yellow" | Yellow represents the earth |
| "Five Elements of Righteousness" | "The central soil is yellow in color" | Five Party Correspondence Theory |
Professor Wang Zhiyuan, vice president of the Chinese Folklore Society, pointed out: "Yellow belongs to earth, which is the traditional consensus, but some modern application scenarios will be flexibly adjusted.For example, the financial industry uses gold to symbolize wealth, which is not inconsistent with cultural inheritance. "
4. Practical application of the five elements properties of yellow
Based on recent hot events, the yellow five elements application cases are:
| Application areas | Typical cases | five elements logic |
|---|---|---|
| brand marketing | A food delivery platform’s “Loess Plateau Farming Assistance Plan” uses yellow as the main visual | Strengthen the solidity and reliability of earth attributes |
| Film and television works | The imperial costumes in the hit drama "The Twelve Hours of Chang'an" are in ocher yellow | Highlight the authority of central soil |
| Health and wellness | Xiaohongshu’s #yellowfoodchallenge campaign received 2 million participants | Diet therapy theory based on "Huang enters the spleen" |
5. Conclusions and suggestions
Comprehensive classic records, expert opinions and practical applications:Yellow mainly belongs to earth in the five elements, but the understanding can be extended in specific scenarios. suggestion:
1. Research on traditional culture should follow the origin of classics
2. Commercial applications need to choose the interpretation dimension according to the scenario.
3. Personal numerology consultation needs to be combined with specific horoscope analysis
With the revival of the national trend, the modern interpretation of the Five Elements Color Theory will continue to trigger discussions. It is recommended to follow authoritative cultural accounts for the latest interpretations.
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