zhū​yī

red robe

朱衣 zhū​yī
red robe
red ceremonial robe worn by the emperor during summer or by high-ranking officials; a symbol of high status in ancient times
official in red
an official wearing a red robe, specifically a sacrificial official or high-ranking government minister
Zhu Yi
a reference to the god of literature, typically appearing in the phrase 朱衣点头 zhū​yī​diǎn​tóu to signify a candidate passing the imperial examinations

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