Jade Green
Overview
The colour takes its meaning from the material: jade is the traditional standard for what endures, and its greens are named and graded in a specific vocabulary.
Meaning
Jade green is the colour of the stone the tradition treats as the standard for integrity — green made permanent.
Traditional Interpretation
Sources name jade colours after food and plants — mutton-fat, spinach, apple — and the grading is by translucency as much as by hue.
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FAQ
What does jade green symbolize in Chinese tradition?
Jade green is the colour of the stone the tradition treats as the standard for integrity — green made permanent. The colour takes its meaning from the material: jade is the traditional standard for what endures, and its greens are named and graded in a specific vocabulary.
Is jade green an auspicious color?
It depends on the setting rather than on the color alone. Jade green is the colour of the stone the tradition treats as the standard for integrity — green made permanent. The naming system is the notable feature: the tradition has a developed vocabulary for jade colours that has no equivalent for other materials.
How is jade green read in Chinese tradition?
Sources name jade colours after food and plants — mutton-fat, spinach, apple — and the grading is by translucency as much as by hue. It is grouped under Wood (木) in the five-element system.
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