HSK 7-9 · Chinese hanzi
朱 — vermilion
- Reading
- zhū
- Meaning
- vermilion; cinnabar; red
- HSK level
- HSK 7-9
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
朱 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 7-9 level. Its primary reading is zhū and it means vermilion; cinnabar; red. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
朱 appears in everyday chinese words such as 朱红 (vermilion, scarlet).
Chinese words containing 朱
Frequently asked questions
What does 朱 mean in Chinese?
朱 means vermilion; cinnabar; red in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 7-9 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 朱 read?
朱 is read zhū. Reading it inside real words — 朱红 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 朱 — is it HSK 7-9?
Yes. 朱 is on the official HSK 7-9 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 朱 in a word?
A common word containing 朱 is 朱红 (zhūhóng) — "vermilion, scarlet". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 朱 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 朱 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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