What do you mean by purple gas coming from the east?

Purple gas comes from the east, which symbolizes auspiciousness and good fortune.

In ancient China, the official uniforms of officials were mostly purple, which was regarded as a symbol of officialdom. Therefore, the purple gas from the east symbolizes good luck and bright career. Whether it is a scholarly family or a high-ranking official, everyone likes to hang a plaque in front of the door.

From Han Liuxiang's Biography of Immortals: I went west, making the yin see purple and floating customs, but I passed by the green cow.

Usage: as an object, attributive and positive.

Synonyms: colorful, purple from the east, yellow in purple, purple in Qing Dynasty.

Antonym: ominous.

For example, the combination of lavender and yellow is elegant and quite expensive, which just blends in with the light from the east window, indicating that purple gas comes from the East.

Citation interpretation

Legend has it that before Lao Tzu crossed Hangu Pass, Guan Yinxi saw purple gas coming from the east and knew that saints would pass by. Sure enough, I came riding a green cow, which used to be a symbol of good luck. Historical Records: Lao Tzu's Biographies of Han Fei: So Lao Tzu wrote a book, telling more than 5,000 words about morality, and I don't know the end.

Sima Zhen quoted Han and Liu's Biography of Immortals: Laozi traveled westward, making the yin see purple gas floating away from the customs, while Laozi passed by in a green cow and brought purple gas to the east to show good luck. In Qing Dynasty, Hong Sheng's "Dancing Dish in the Palace of Eternal Life": Purple gas came from the east, Yaochi looked from the west, and bluebirds fluttered in front of the court.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Zi Qi Donglai