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March 24, 2026
朗lǎng(lang3)
The character 朗 (lǎng) primarily means 'clear' or 'bright,' often used to describe sounds or voices that are distinct and resonant. It can also refer to clarity in terms of light or expression. This term is commonly used in contexts like poetry, music, and speech, where clarity and brightness are valued.
Strokes10Radical月Frequency#4037DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, clarity in expression is highly valued, especially in poetry and music. The concept of 朗朗 can often be associated with literary works that aim for both clarity and emotional impact.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'long' (sounds like 'lǎng') echoing in a bright valley. The way the sound carries clearly through the air makes it memorable and distinct. The character has the '月' (moon) radical, which adds a sense of brightness, as the moon illuminates the night sky clearly.
Meanings of 朗
lǎng(lang3)
1clear
2bright
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About 朗
朗Simplified
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月Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 朗
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清 (qīng) - use 朗 (lǎng) when emphasizing clarity or brightness in sound or expression, while 清 (qīng) focuses more on purity or being clear in a broader sense.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'long' (sounds like 'lǎng') echoing in a bright valley. The way the sound carries clearly through the air makes it memorable and distinct. The character has the '月' (moon) radical, which adds a sense of brightness, as the moon illuminates the night sky clearly.
Usage Notes
Be mindful that 朗 is often used in formal contexts, such as literature or speeches. Common collocations include 朗声 (lǎng shēng, loud and clear) and 朗朗上口 (lǎng lǎng shàng kǒu, catchy and easy to recite). Ensure you use the correct tone, as mispronouncing it with a different tone can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
Though not part of the standard HSK levels, 朗 connects well with other characters that convey clarity or brightness, such as 明 (míng, bright). Students should focus on practicing its pronunciation and understanding its usage in formal settings.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, clarity in expression is highly valued, especially in poetry and music. The concept of 朗朗 can often be associated with literary works that aim for both clarity and emotional impact.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 朗 with similar-sounding characters like 浪 (làng, wave), which can lead to incorrect interpretations. For example, saying '他朗的声音' instead of '他的声音很朗' (His voice is very clear) is incorrect and should be avoided.
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Grammar Patterns of 朗
朗 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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勃____宁的预测不过是妄加猜测而已。
Browning's prediction is no better than a wild guess.
Common Confusions with 朗
朗vs狼
láng
Similar pronunciation but different meaning.
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Example Sentences for 朗 (10)
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勃朗宁的预测不过是妄加猜测而已。
bó lǎng níng de yù cè bù guò shì wàng jiā cāi cè ér yǐ。
Browning's prediction is no better than a wild guess.
2
节目一开始是一段《古兰经》朗诵。
jié mù yī kāi shǐ shì yī duàn《 《 gǔ lán》 jīng 》。
The transmission began with a recitation from the Koran.
ā mǔ sī tè lǎng zài lí mù de dì huán yǒu300 300 mǐ de dì fāng bèi dǔ zhù bù néng dòng。
Armstrong was boxed in with 300 metres to go.
Cultural Notes for 朗
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, clarity in expression is highly valued, especially in poetry and music. The concept of 朗朗 can often be associated with literary works that aim for both clarity and emotional impact.
Word Family of 朗
Compounds3
塱
樃
蓢
Words Containing This Character18
伊朗Iran
朗lǎngclear
布朗Brown (name)
明朗mínglǎngbright
开朗kāilǎngopen and clear開朗
阿姆斯特朗surname Armstrong
晴朗qínglǎngsunny and cloudless
朗读lǎngdúto read aloud朗讀
朗诵lǎngsòngto recite朗誦
克朗krone (currency of Norway, Denmark, Iceland and Sweden) (loanword)
硬朗yìnglangrobust
爽朗candid
布朗克斯also written 布朗士
珠穆朗玛峰Mt Everest珠穆朗瑪峰
豁然开朗fig. everything becomes clear at once豁然開朗
米开朗基罗Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564), Renaissance painter and sculptor米開朗基羅
朗朗上口to recite with ease
佛朗哥Franco (name)
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What does 伊朗 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 朗
Yes, 朗 can describe emotions, particularly those that are cheerful or bright. For instance, you might say '她的笑容很朗' (tā de xiàoróng hěn lǎng), meaning 'Her smile is very bright.'
Some synonyms for 朗 include 明亮 (míngliàng) which means bright, and 清晰 (qīngxī) which means clear. Each of these words can be used in different contexts to convey clarity or brightness.
You can use 朗 in a sentence to describe something that is bright or clear. For example, '他的声音很朗' (tā de shēngyīn hěn lǎng) means 'His voice is very clear.'
朗 (lǎng) means clear, bright, or distinct. It is often used to describe clarity in sound or light, such as in '朗朗上口' which means 'easy to recite'.
You can say '他的声音很朗' (tā de shēng yīn hěn lǎng), meaning 'His voice is very clear.'
朗 is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts, especially in literature and formal speech.
The opposite would be characters like 模糊 (mó hú), meaning 'blurry' or 'unclear'.
