朱德 Traditional form: 朱德 Pinyin (reading): Zhū Dé Definitions: Zhu De (1886-1976), communist leader and founder of the People's Liberation Army Characters: 朱 - cinnabar, vermilion; surname 德 - ethics, morality; compassion, kindness Traditional characters: 朱 - cinnabar, vermilion; surname 德 - ethics, morality; compassion, kindness