Shen Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Clothing (yī) Character: Zhu Kangxi Stroke Count: 12 Page 1116, Entry 12 Pronounced zhu. According to the Book of Etymology (Zitong), red clothing is called zhu. Also, according to the Collection of Rhymes (Yunhui), pronounced zhu. According to the Classified Chapters (Leipian), it refers to the body of a garment. According to the Erudite Refinements (Boya), it refers to the front flap of a garment or the main body of a garment. Also, zhu ru refers to a short garment. According to the Expanded Rhymes (Guangyun), pronounced shu. The meaning is the same. Also, according to the Collection of Rhymes (Jiyun), it is synonymous with shu. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it means fine or beautiful. It cites the Book of Odes (Shijing): The quiet girl is beautiful (zhu). Also, it is interchangeable with zhu (red). According to the Wealthy State chapter of the Xunzi, it refers to red-colored robes and ceremonial caps. The commentary states that in ancient times, zhu was interchangeable with zhu (red).