University Chemistry ›› 2025, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (1): 289-296.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202404150

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Chinese Red: A Cultural Exploration through Chemistry and Ideology

Yue Ren1, Yixuan Zhu1, Zhaohui Xi2, Qingqing Lin3, Wei Zhang3, Gang Xie3, Junlong Zhao1   

  1. 1 School of Medicine, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, China;
    2 Shaanxi Science & Technology Museum, Xi'an 710004, China;
    3 National Chemistry Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center, College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, China
  • Received:2024-04-25 Accepted:2024-07-03 Published:2025-01-06
  • Contact: Junlong Zhao, Gang Xie E-mail:zhaojunlong327@163.com;xiegang@nwu.edu.cn

Abstract: This article intertwines the popularization of red materials, the legacy of red romance, and the ideological and political beliefs associated with red. It delves into elements such as romanticism, historical and cultural narratives, revolutionary ideals, technological advancements, and practices in popularization of science. By uncovering the chemical and ideological dimensions behind the color red, this work presents a multi-dimensional exploration of the unique sentiments of the Chinese people towards “Chinese Red”.

Key words: Chinese Red, Popularization of chemistry, Ideological and political education