朱红 (zhū hóng) — vermilion (bright red, traditionally used in Chinese architecture and painting)
Definition
A vivid, traditional red used in Chinese architecture, painting, and wedding décor — a brighter, more saturated red than plain 红.
adjective
vermilion (bright red, traditionally used in Chinese architecture and painting)
Examples
- 朱红。Gù gōng de gōng qiáng dōu shuā chéng le zhū hóng sè.The palace walls of the Forbidden City are all painted vermilion.
- 朱红。Zhè fú gōng bǐ huà de mǔ dān yòng le zhū hóng lái diǎn rǎn huā bàn.This gongbi painting uses vermilion to tint the peony petals.
- 朱红。Xīn niáng de jià yī shàng xiù zhe zhū hóng de lóng fèng tú àn.The bride's wedding gown is embroidered with vermilion dragon and phoenix patterns.
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