朱
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Meaning: vermilion
💡 Think 'zoo' - imagine a vermilion panda in a royal zoo.
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朱 (zhū) means 'vermilion', a bright red color historically reserved for royalty and nobility in China. Unlike Western red (often associated with passion or danger), vermilion in Chinese culture symbolizes luck, prosperity, and high status. It was used for imperial seals, official documents, and temple pillars.
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