Chinese theory of five elements

A chinese girl dressed in the traditional Chinese costume during Glasgow west end Mardi Gras

In traditional Chinese art and culture, black, red, blue-green, white and yellow are viewed as standard colors. These colors correspond to the five elements of water, fire, wood, metal and earth.

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