English

Proper noun

Zhu

1. A surname​ of Chinese origin.

English

Noun

zhu ‎(plural zhu)

1. (music) An ancient string instrument (chordophone), originating in ancient China; its nature is not known but was probably a zither-like rectangular body featuring silk or gut strings played with a bow.

See also

• Appendix:Glossary of chordophones

Mandarin

Romanization

zhu

1. Nonstandard spelling of zhū.
2. Nonstandard spelling of zhú.
3. Nonstandard spelling of zhǔ.
4. Nonstandard spelling of zhù.

Usage notes

• English transcriptions of Mandarin speech often fail to distinguish between the critical tonal differences employed in the Mandarin language, using words such as this one without the appropriate indication of tone.

ǃKung

Noun

zhu

1. man