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When I see the line 眼看他起朱楼,I think of them building red mansion. “Zhu” is the ancient red, “Zhulou” means splendid mansion. One of the four greatest books in China history is called <red mansion dream> which describes the falling of a extinguished family. I don’t understand why it’s been translated to courtesan’s quarter.

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Great material to refresh and learn more

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