在英汉两种语言中,红黑白兰黄绿六种基本颜色所负载的文化内涵相当丰富,它们除了能够表达颜色之外,还可以表达人们特定的感情,这是其它各类词汇难以比拟的。我们应从两种语言的文化背景入手,了解这些词所蕴含的深刻含义和感情色彩,为语言交流更好的服务。 In both English and Chinese languages, the six basic colors of red, black, white, blue and green are loaded with rich cultural connotations. In addition to being able to express colors, they can also express people’s specific feelings. This is incomparable with other kinds of words. We should start with the cultural backgrounds of the two languages ​​to understand the profound meaning and emotional implication of these words and to exchange better services for the language.