朱 (zhū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 朱 (zhū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 朱 (zhū) means "Vermilion / Bright red / (Surname)". with 6 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 朱 stroke by stroke?

朱 has 6 strokes. The radical is 木. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 朱 and 木?

朱 (zhū) and 木 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 朱?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 木. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 朱?

Common words containing 朱 include: 朱红色 (zhū hóng sè) — Vermilion / Bright red; 朱先生 (zhū xiān shēng) — Mr. Zhu; 朱小姐 (zhū xiǎo jiě) — Ms. Zhu.

How to Write 朱

The character 朱 (zhū) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

朱 is pronounced zhū in Mandarin Chinese. It means Vermilion / Bright red / (Surname).

Common Words with 朱

朱红色 zhū hóng sè

Vermilion / Bright red

朱先生 zhū xiān shēng

Mr. Zhu

朱小姐 zhū xiǎo jiě

Ms. Zhu

Example Sentences

门是朱红色的。

mén shì zhū hóng sè de

The door is vermilion.

朱先生是我的邻居。

zhū xiān shēng shì wǒ de lín jū

Mr. Zhu is my neighbor.

朱小姐是我的老师。

zhū xiǎo jiě shì wǒ de lǎo shī

Ms. Zhu is my teacher.

Similar Characters

木 mù

未 wèi

末 mò

Practice Writing 朱 (zhū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 朱

What does 朱 (zhū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 朱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 朱 and 木?

What mistakes do learners make writing 朱?

What common words use 朱?

How to Write 朱 (zhū)