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Color representation of Peking Opera facial makeup

Red is average: most people who show loyalty and courage are positive people. For example, Guan Gong.

General black: an honest, selfless and upright person, such as Bao Gong.

White in general: It represents sinister, suspicious, flying and stern figures, such as Cao Cao.

Purple is average: an upright, steady and calm person.

Yellow represents Xiao Yong, a brave figure, such as Yuwen Chengdou.

General Jin: The immortal is superior.

Silver fairy, monster.

General green: stands for tenacious and irritable character.

Blue shows strong, brave and calculating people, such as Dou Erdun.