朱
zhū
What does 朱 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.