zhū
mén

literary
common

Meaning of 朱门

朱门 means red-lacquered gate (of a wealthy household); wealthy family; nobility; the rich. Pronounced zhū mén.

  • red-lacquered gate (of a wealthy household)
  • wealthy family; nobility; the rich

Definitions & Examples

Zhè
zuò
zhái
yuàn
de
zhū
mén
jǐn
 
xiǎn
de
zhuāng
yán
 

The red-lacquered gate of this mansion was tightly shut, appearing solemn and dignified.

Zhū
mén
de
zhái
wǎng
wǎng
zhàn
zhěng
tiáo
jiē
dào
 

The residences of wealthy families with vermilion gates often occupied entire streets.