English–Chinese
“vermilion” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhū hóng
Example
朱红的旗子很醒目。zhū hóng de qí zi hěn xǐng mù
The vermilion flag is very eye-catching.
How to say “vermilion” in Chinese
“Vermilion” in Chinese is 朱红 (zhū hóng).
A bright red that carries warmth and a touch of orange rather than looking cool or purplish.
Example sentences with 朱红
朱红旗袍在灯光下显得格外典雅。zhū hóng qí páo zài dēng guāng xià xiǎn de gé wài dián yǎ
The vermilion qipao looks especially elegant under the lights.
Tips for using 朱红
- The word suits descriptions of paint, cloth, flags, and cosmetics when a broad word like red feels too general.