Learn a Chinese Character - 朱 (zhū) - Crimson Red

1. Character Basics (基本信息)

Radical: 木 (wood radical)

Stroke Count: 6

Stroke Order:

Character Decomposition: 牛 (minus one horizontal stroke) + 八 (The character 牛 without one horizontal stroke + 八)

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: zhū (first tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

朱 originally referred to a deep red or crimson color. It can also be used as a surname. “朱” 最初指深红色，也可作为姓氏。

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 朱砂 (zhū shā) - Cinnabar
• 朱雀 (zhū què) - Vermilion Bird (a mythological creature in Chinese culture)
• 朱笔 (zhū bǐ) - Red brush pen

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

朱 can be used as a noun to represent the color or a surname. It can also be used as an adjective to describe something of a deep red color. “朱” 可作名词表示颜色或姓氏，也可作形容词形容深红色的事物。

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, the color red is associated with good luck, joy, and prosperity. The character 朱, representing a deep red color, is often used in traditional Chinese art, architecture, and festivals. 在中国文化中，红色与好运、欢乐和繁荣相关。“朱” 字代表深红色，常用于中国传统艺术、建筑和节日中。

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can remember the character 朱 by imagining a red - colored tree (since the radical is 木). Or think of the shape as a combination of parts that form a unique and memorable image. 你可以通过想象一棵红色的树来记住 “朱” 字（因为部首是 “木”）。或者把它的形状看作是几个部分组合成的独特且好记的形象。