Different meanings of yellow in Chinese and American families

For China people, yellow is a noble color. The Chinese nation originated in Shanxi, Shaanxi, Henan and other regions on both sides of the Yellow River. The land here is yellow, therefore, yellow is the natural color of the earth that is hard to be won for ever, representing the beauty of heaven and virtue, and is honored as the color of emperors. In Chinese, the name "Yellow Emperor" is named with respect for color. The emperor's proclamation is called "Yellow List". The clothes the son of heaven wears are called "yellow robes". "Yellow robe plus body" refers to being proclaimed emperor by subordinates.

The meaning of yellow in English is different from that of yellow in Chinese, especially in American slang. For example,

a yellow dog is a despicable person, a despicable person

a yellow lived coward

However, yellow in Chinese has the same meanings as yellow in English, such as vulgarity, pornography and obscenity. For example:

pornographic movie; Sex film

pornographic books and periodicals

pornographic music

yellow journalism

In addition, English yellow can be used as a specific color for organizations or affairs. For example:

Yellow Book Yellow Book (French government report)

yellow page Yellow Pages (telephone directory).