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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
朱红zhūhóngvermilionHSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #59607, Very Hard
zhūhóng(zhu1hong2)zhu hong T1
  1. 1vermilion
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March 24, 2026

朱红(朱紅)zhūhóng(zhu1hong2)

朱红 (zhū hóng) refers to a bright red color known as vermilion, often associated with joy, celebration, and good fortune in Chinese culture. It is commonly used in decorative arts, traditional clothing, and festive occasions, symbolizing happiness and vitality.

Strokes12Frequency#59607DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the color vermilion is frequently used in weddings and festivals, as it represents happiness and prosperity. Red is traditionally worn by brides and used in decorations to ward off evil spirits.

Memory Tip

Think of 朱 (zhū) as a 'bright' sun shining down on a 'red' (红 hóng) flower. Together, they create the vibrant image of vermilion—a color that stands out with its brightness, much like a beautiful flower in full bloom.

Meanings of 朱红

zhūhóng(zhu1hong2)
1vermilion
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About 朱红

朱红Simplified
朱紅Traditional
12Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 朱红

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朱红 (zhūhóng) vs 红 (hóng) — use 朱红 for a specific bright vermilion shade, while 红 refers to red in general.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the tones when pronouncing 朱红; mispronouncing can lead to confusion with other colors. It is often used in formal contexts, such as art descriptions or fashion; collocations include '朱红色' (zhū hóng sè) for 'vermilion color.'

HSK Study Tips

Although 朱红 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects with color terms found in lower HSK levels. Focus on understanding color adjectives and their uses in descriptions, as well as practicing tonal pronunciation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 朱红 with other shades of red like 鲜红 (xiān hóng), which means 'bright red.' Ensure to use 朱红 specifically when referring to vermilion, especially in artistic contexts.

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Component Characters

朱zhūcinnabar, vermilion; surname
6 strokes木
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红hóngred
HSK 56 strokes纟
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How to say vermilion in Chinese

“vermilion” in Chinese is朱红zhūhóng

朱红 (zhū hóng) refers to a bright red color known as vermilion, often associated with joy, celebration, and good fortune in Chinese culture. It is commonly used in decorative arts, traditional clothing, and festive occasions, symbolizing happiness and vitality.

When to use 朱红

Be mindful of the tones when pronouncing 朱红; mispronouncing can lead to confusion with other colors. It is often used in formal contexts, such as art descriptions or fashion; collocations include '朱红色' (zhū hóng sè) for 'vermilion color.'

朱红 or something close to it

朱红 (zhūhóng) vs 红 (hóng) — use 朱红 for a specific bright vermilion shade, while 红 refers to red in general.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 朱红 with other shades of red like 鲜红 (xiān hóng), which means 'bright red.' Ensure to use 朱红 specifically when referring to vermilion, especially in artistic contexts.

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朱红 translates to 'vermilion,' a bright red color.

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