The Symbolic Meaning of Red in Ai Qing's Selected Poems

"Red symbolizes the circulation of heat, vitality, willpower, flame, strength, anger and blood. It is related to activities (sports), passion, sexual desire, materialism, vitality, survival instinct, natural forces, fear, strong will or self-confidence, loyalty, motivation, generosity, wealth and humor. Red is the color of emotional type related to the reproductive system. "