朱红

朱紅

zhūhóng

adjective HSK 7-9 #59,607

Meanings

1 vermilion
2 bright red

Characters

vermilion; cinnabar

Examples

故宫的大门涂着朱红色的漆。

Gùgōng de dàmén tú zhe zhūhóng sè de qī.

The gates of the Forbidden City are painted in vermilion lacquer.

她穿了一件朱红色的旗袍。

Tā chuān le yī jiàn zhūhóng sè de qípáo.

She wore a vermilion qipao.

Tips

culture

Vermilion (朱红) is one of the most important colors in Chinese culture, prominently used on palace walls, temple gates, and traditional seals. It symbolizes prosperity and authority.

Stroke Order

朱 zhū

红 hóng