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zhū

What does mean?

Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 1 published landmark

What it means

vermilion; Zhu (surname)

In this place

In 朱家角: the Zhu family surname — the town named for a clan.

Remember this

朱 is a common surname — here it’s the family stamp on the town name. Read 朱家 as Zhu family, not color, on the entrance boards.

Where you’ll see it

Quick answers

What does 朱 (zhū) mean for travelers?
vermilion; Zhu (surname)
Where will I see 朱 in China?
On VibeHanzi it is taught at Zhujiajiao. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
How do I remember 朱 on the street?
朱 is a common surname — here it’s the family stamp on the town name. Read 朱家 as Zhu family, not color, on the entrance boards.