Chinese surname, one of the most common in China. Also appears as a given name and in various Chinese words and place names.
From Chinese 朱 (zhū), originally meaning 'vermillion' or 'red'. As a surname, it may derive from the ancient state of Zhu or from occupations related to red dye or cinnabar mining.
The surname Zhu connects to ancient Chinese color symbolism - red (zhu) was associated with fire, summer, and the south in traditional cosmology, making it an auspicious choice for names and suggesting the surname holders' connection to prosperity and good fortune.
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