This study examines the structure and meaning of Chinese and Korean color words by comparing the original text of The Dream of the Red Chamber(红楼梦) with its Korean translation, focusing on translation methods. The basic concept of color words and their structures in Chinese and Korean were explained. Examples from both versions were analyzed morphologically, and translation strategies for color words were proposed. Analysis revealed three main types of color words: ‘single color words’, ‘state adjective + color words’, and ‘thing noun + color words’. ‘Single color words’ in The Dream of the Red Chamber often express historical, cultural background, and character traits, thus their omission can reduce the text's charm. ‘State adjective + color words’ needs to reflect chromaticity and brightness in translation. ‘Thing noun + color words’ should convey the emphasized color from the original text, and when a direct equivalent is lacking, a suitable replacement should be chosen. ‘红色’ symbolizes passion and activity, seen in costumes and accessories, while ‘绿色’ symbolizes youth and vitality, with ‘豆绿’ indicating liveliness. ‘白色’ symbolizes cleanliness and purity, reflecting integrity, and ‘紫色’ and ‘青色’ denote the dignity of official attire. The The Dream of the Red Chamber color word translation method proposed in this study can help translators faithfully express the meaning of the color words in the original text, and it is significant for readers to deepen their understanding of the Chinese cultural meaning reflected in the The Dream of the Red Chamber narrative.