Chinese word

朱红

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhū hóng

Meaning

  • adjectivevermilion

Example

朱红的旗子很醒目。zhū hóng de qí zi hěn xǐng mù

The vermilion flag is very eye-catching.

Illustration for 朱红 (vermilion)

More examples

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.

Core concept

A bright red that carries warmth and a touch of orange rather than looking cool or purplish.

Common phrases

  • 朱红色外套zhū hóng sè wài tào

    vermilion-colored coat

  • 朱红旗袍zhū hóng qí páo

    vermilion-colored qipao

  • 朱红色窗帘zhū hóng sè chuāng lián

    vermilion-colored curtains

Similar words

红色hóng sè: Describes something as red without specifying a particular shade.
鲜红xiān hóng: Describes a bright, vivid red with a lively and eye-catching look.

Definition in Chinese

明亮而带暖调的红色，偏向古代颜料所呈现的朱色。míng liàng ér dài nuǎn diào de hóng sè piān xiàng gǔ dài yán liào suǒ chéng xiàn de zhū sè

Word origin

The compound 朱红 (zhūhóng, "vermilion") combines the name of a red mineral pigment with the ordinary word for red.

Usage tips

  • The word suits descriptions of paint, cloth, flags, and cosmetics when a broad word like red feels too general.

Other meanings

  • redadjective
  • crimsonadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • 朱红色zhū hóng sèvermilion-coloredadjective

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