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浪漫làngmànromanticHSK 4, a, rank #2006, Hard
làngmàn(lang4man4) T4
  1. 1romantic
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March 24, 2026
浪漫làngmàn(lang4man4)

浪漫 (làngmàn) refers to a romantic atmosphere or quality, often associated with love, affection, and idealism. It is commonly used in contexts relating to relationships, poetry, and artistic expressions that evoke feelings of passion and beauty.

Frequency#2006DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, romantic gestures are often depicted in poetry and literature, with 浪漫 embodying the idealized pursuit of love, which can sometimes be more subdued compared to more expressive Western romantic traditions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a wave (浪) crashing on the shore, creating a romantic scene under the moonlight (漫). The wave represents 'làng' and the expansive beauty of the night represents 'màn', helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 浪漫

làngmàn(lang4man4)
1romantic
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About 浪漫

浪漫Simplified
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Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#2006Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 浪漫

Quick Contrast

浪漫 (làngmàn) vs 诗意 (shīyì): choose 浪漫 for romantic or passionate contexts, while 诗意 emphasizes poetic beauty or artistic expression.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a wave (浪) crashing on the shore, creating a romantic scene under the moonlight (漫). The wave represents 'làng' and the expansive beauty of the night represents 'màn', helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 浪漫 with other similar terms like 情感 (qínggǎn), which means 'emotion' or 'feeling'. 浪漫 is often used in informal settings, such as casual conversations about dating or love stories. Collocations include 浪漫的晚餐 (romantic dinner) and 浪漫的旅行 (romantic trip).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 4 word, 浪漫 connects with other vocabulary related to emotions and relationships, such as 爱 (ài, love) and 情 (qíng, feelings). Focus on using 浪漫 in sentences to describe experiences or settings that evoke a romantic mood.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, romantic gestures are often depicted in poetry and literature, with 浪漫 embodying the idealized pursuit of love, which can sometimes be more subdued compared to more expressive Western romantic traditions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 浪漫 by applying it in contexts that imply friendship rather than romantic relationships. For instance, saying '我和朋友的关系很浪漫' (My relationship with my friend is very romantic) is incorrect; '浪漫' should be reserved for romantic partners.

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Pronunciation of 浪漫

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Component Characters

làngwave
HSK 710 strokes
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mànfree
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Grammar Patterns of 浪漫

浪漫 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高,not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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养育孩子的现实经常与____的理想大相径庭。

The reality of mothering is frequently very different from the romantic ideal.

Example Sentences for 浪漫 (10)

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养育孩子的现实经常与浪漫的理想大相径庭。

yǎng yù hái zǐ de xiàn shí jīng cháng yǔ làng màn de lǐ xiǎng dà xiāng jìng tíng。

The reality of mothering is frequently very different from the romantic ideal.
2
这整个地方就是那位家长式乡绅的浪漫想象。

zhè zhěng gè dì fāng jiù shì nà wèi jiā cháng shì xiāng shēn de làng màn xiǎng xiàng。

The whole place was the romantic vision of the paternalist local squire.
3
婚姻生活并不像他想象的那么浪漫美好。

hūn yīn shēng huó bìng bù xiàng tā xiǎng xiàng de nà mó làng màn měi hǎo。

Married life was not as idyllic as he had imagined.
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她沉醉于婚后幸福的浪漫幻想。

tā chén zuì yú hūn hòu xìng fú de làng màn huàn xiǎng。

She clings to a romantic fantasy of wedded bliss.
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再没什么比烛光更能营造浪漫气氛了。

zài méi shí mó bǐ zhú guāng gēng néng yíng zào làng màn qì fēn le。

There's nothing like candlelight for creating a romantic mood.
6
她认为当个女演员会很浪漫.

tā rèn wéi dāng gè nǚ yǎn yuán huì hěn làng màn.

She thinks it will be romantic to be an actress.
7
她深深爱着他:这是个童话般的浪漫故事。

tā shēn shēn ài zháo tā: : zhè shì gè tóng huà bān de làng màn gù。

She loved him so much: it was a fairytale romance.
8
可怜的老威廉是个无可救药的浪漫主义者。

kě lián de lǎo wēi lián shì gè wú kě jiù yào de làng màn zhǔ yì zhě。

Poor old William is an incurable romantic.
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这家老客栈颇有些浪漫气氛.

zhè jiā lǎo kè zhàn pō yǒu xiē làng màn qì fēn.

There is an air of romance about the old inn.
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餐桌上的烛光为安东尼奥餐厅营造了浪漫气氛.

cān zhuō shàng de zhú guāng wéi ān dōng ní ào cān tīng yíng zào le làng màn qì fēn.

Candlelit tables give Antonio's Restaurant a very romantic atmosphere.

Cultural Notes for 浪漫

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, romantic gestures are often depicted in poetry and literature, with 浪漫 embodying the idealized pursuit of love, which can sometimes be more subdued compared to more expressive Western romantic traditions.

Frequently Asked Questions about 浪漫

Typically, 浪漫 is used in informal contexts, such as conversations or creative writing, rather than formal documents.