Why do you have doubts? “The Chinese stock market” chose to use “red” to represent rising stocks and “green” to represent falling stocks, contrary to stock markets around the world. What is the origin of this?
Why do you have doubts? “The Chinese stock market” chose to use “red” to represent rising stocks and “green” to represent falling stocks, contrary to stock markets around the world. What is the origin of this?
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Chinese culture is very fond of the color red, considering “red” to be “the color of auspiciousness and prosperity.” This can be seen from the fact that almost everything related to Chinese auspicious events is decorated with red. One important Chinese expression is “Dai Yu Mao” (戴绿帽), which means “wearing a green hat”, referring to being horned or being cheated on by a lover. The word “red” or “Red” is used in English. In the sense of “no money” such as Our business is in the red. means our business is in debt, Not a red cent, there is no money at all, etc.
Did you know that the Thai stock market fell sharply? Until many people jokingly said that they would have to buy “green glasses” to wear in case everything would get better. But there is one country that usesstock market index colors “In opposition” to stock markets around the world, that is “Chinese stock market“used”red” to convey that stocks are rising and “green” means the stock has gone down.
That’s not enough. Even the Japanese stock market has been culturally influenced by China. Both of these colors are used in the same way as the Chinese stock market. Why is that?
– The color of the Chinese stock market index can be seen that when stocks go up or even candles go up, they use red (Credit: 中国基金报) –
– When Chinese stocks fall, use green (Credit: 路透) –
“Red” is the color of auspiciousness for the Chinese people.
For the origin of this story It comes from the fact that Chinese culture likes the color red very much, considering that “red” is an “auspicious and prosperous color” as can be seen from almost everything related to Chinese auspicious events decorated with red. Since the Chinese New Year Festival Chinese wedding dresses, wedding cards, firecrackers, candles, Chinese lanterns, palace gates, Chinese palaces, etc. are all red.
Even Chinese restaurants in many places are red. for good fortune Attracting a constant flow of customers.Red envelope (红包) or “red envelope” Money holder, adults will give it to their children and grandchildren who are working. To bless your career with progress These examples reflect “The importance of red” in Chinese society, which means good luck and prosperous all year long
The word “red” or in Chinese it is called “Hong” (红) is used as auspicious words such as Hongren (红人) which means famous person/favorite person, Wang Lu Hongren (网路红人) net idol, Hong Li (红利). Bonus money, Hong Qi (红旗) Chinese flag, Hong Hua (红火) prosperity, Hong Yun (红运) good luck, etc.
“Green” and its meaning in Qingming Festival
while “green” Even though the color is natural and easy on the eyes But green is also used inQingming Festivalor family reunion day To pay homage and remember ancestors who have passed away.
The tombstone will tell details ranging from last name, gender, hometown, and family relationships. Whoever is still “alive,” the name on the marker will still be red, but if someone “has passed away” Names are painted in green instead.
In addition, China has an important expression: “Tai Yu Mao” (戴绿帽), which means “wearing a green hat” which means being cheated on or being cheated on by a lover. Therefore, it is a caution that Do not buy green hats as souvenirs for Chinese people.
These cultural backgrounds As a result, Chinese people use red to represent “stocks rising” and green to reflect “stocks falling.”
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“Red-Green” in stock markets around the world
for “United States” which has the world’s number 1 largest economy and stock market. Investors around the world must follow the US stock market. and the policies of the Federal Reserve (Fed) because it is a giant market that can send ripples throughout the world. Until it became an international principle: “When stocks go up, use green and when stocks fall, use red.”
As for red, it is considered an international color that means “danger” as can be seen from various warning signs, ambulances, emergency rooms, fire trucks, and red traffic lights. While green means safe and easy to pass through.
The color red is also used in horror movies to symbolize blood, which creates terror. This is the same mood as during the time when stocks were being sold off.
The word “red” or “Red” is used in English in the sense of “not having any money” such as Our business is in the red. means our business is in debt, Not a red cent has no money at all, Out of the red does not mean lost. From red, but means free from debt.
Moreover, Red also represents danger, such as Red Flag, which means a red flag that should be avoided. It also means something suspicious that one should be careful of, Caught red-handed, being caught red-handed, etc.
partgreenIn the United States, it means spring, rebirth, freshness, good health, and love for the environment. Especially the US banknotes are green. In addition, green also means smoothness, not stuck, for example. Green Card It is like a passport to be able to enter, exit and work in the United States. without having to apply for a visa or even Green Light That means the green light has been given and has been approved to pass.
For this reason, when stocks soar Therefore, the color green is used to resemble rebirth. which may adjust to an upward trend As stocks fall, it reflects that the market is in a state of fear and danger. So use red instead.
These contents are considered to be anecdotes about the stock market. You will see the difference between Stock markets around the world with stock markets “United States” the most influential Green represents rebirth and smoothness, representing rising stocks, while red represents blood and warning. Reflecting the falling stock situation
At the same time”China” which has a civilization of about 5,000 years and is the root of the culture in Japan. As can be seen from Japan, there is the use of “Kanji” is written like Chinese characters. For this reason, both countries use red, which is an auspicious color, to represent rising stocks, and green used in the Qingming Festival. Instead of stocks falling.
– Colors of the Japanese stock market index (Credit: TBSテレビ) –
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2023-11-06 13:50:00
