朱
crimson; cinnabar; surname Zhu
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesadjective
crimson; vermilion
literaryRefers to a bright, vivid reddish color, often used in formal or literary contexts.
He corrected homework with a crimson ink pen.
The palace walls of the Forbidden City are crimson.
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This painting uses a large amount of vermilion pigment.
Ancient official court robes often featured crimson color schemes.
The horizontal scrolls of Spring Festival couplets often use crimson paper.
noun
cinnabar; vermilion pigment
formalAlso called 辰砂, used in traditional painting, medicine and Taoist rituals.
Cinnabar is a common red pigment used in traditional Chinese painting.
Traditional Chinese medicine believes cinnabar has a calming and sedative effect.
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Ancient Taoist priests often used cinnabar to draw talismans.
This type of cinnabar ink pad has a long shelf life.
The main component of cinnabar is mercury sulfide.
noun
surname Zhu
neutralOne of the most common Chinese surnames, especially prominent in ancient Chinese history (e.g., Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty).
Mr. Zhu is our new teacher.
Zhu Yuanzhang was the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty.
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My deskmate's surname is Zhu, and his name is Zhu Ming.
Zhu Xi was a famous Neo-Confucian philosopher in the Song Dynasty.
In the Hundred Family Surnames, the Zhu surname is ranked 17th.