“舞动的北京”是中国人崇尚的色彩。在这个标志中，红色被演绎得格外强烈，激情被张扬得格外奔放。这是中国人对吉祥、美好的礼赞，这是中国人对生命的诠释。红色是太阳的颜色，红色是圣火的颜色，红色代表着生命和新的开始。红色是喜悦的心情，红色是活力的象征，红色是中国对世界的祝福和盛情。（选自新华网，2007年8月26日）
“Dancing Beijing” is a favorite color of the Chinese people. The color “red” is elaborated intensively in the emblem, making the passion widely known with gushing enthusiasm. It carries Chinese people’s commendation for luck and happiness and their explanation of life. Red is the color of the Sun and the Holy Fire, representing life and a new beginning. Red is mind at ease, symbol of vitality, and China’s blessing and invitation to the world. （译者 佚名，有改动）
