Zhu
Zhū
Zhu (朱) means 'vermilion' or 'cinnabar red,' a color associated with nobility, luck, and vitality in Chinese culture. It symbolizes imperial power, as it was used in royal garments and architecture. The surname conveys prestige, passion, and historical significance.
人口排名
#15
约 Over 6 million 人
地理分布
Jiangsu, Hebei, Shandong
五行属性
Earth
稳重、耐心和可靠
起源与历史
The Zhu surname originated from the ancient state of Zhu during the Zhou Dynasty, with rulers and their descendants adopting it. It also comes from the Cao (曹) surname and from the royal family of the Ming Dynasty. Some branches developed from ethnic minorities who sinicized their names.
姓氏演变
The Zhu surname originated from the State of Zhu during the Zhou Dynasty. The surname gained imperial status when Zhu Yuanzhang founded the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644 CE). The Zhu clan is particularly concentrated in Anhui, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang.
郡望
Pei Commandery (沛国) — Modern-day Xuzhou area, Jiangsu Province
堂号
紫阳堂 (Ziyang Hall)
宗祠文化
Zhu Clan Ancestral Hall in Pei County, Jiangsu — Linked to Zhu Yuanzhang, the founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty. The hall displays Ming-era artifacts.
家训族风
沛国世泽，紫阳家声 — The Peiguo heritage; the Ziyang scholarly tradition.
名为 Zhu 的名人
Zhu Yuanzhang (朱元璋) — Founding emperor of the Ming Dynasty, known as the Hongwu Emperor
Zhu Xi (朱熹) — Song Dynasty Confucian philosopher and key figure in Neo-Confucianism
Zhu De (朱德) — Military leader and one of the founders of the People's Liberation Army