Chinese Character: 朗
1. Character Basics
Radical: 月 (moon radical)
Stroke Count: 10
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: lǎng (Third tone)
3. Meaning
Bright; clear; resonant; loud and clear
4. Common Words
- 朗读 (lǎngdú) - to read aloud; to recite
- 晴朗 (qínglǎng) - clear and bright; sunny
- 明朗 (mínglǎng) - bright; clear; cheerful
- 朗朗 (lǎnglǎng) - loud and clear
- 朗诵 (lǎngsòng) - to recite; to declaim
- 开朗 (kāilǎng) - cheerful; optimistic; open
- 朗朗上口 (lǎnglǎng shàngkǒu) - easy to pronounce; smooth-flowing
- 天朗气清 (tiānlǎng qìqīng) - clear sky and fresh air; fine weather
5. Grammar & Usage
The character "朗" is primarily used as an adjective, describing things that are bright, clear, or resonant. It can also be used as a verb in some compounds.
Grammar Patterns:
- 朗 + 读: 朗读 (to read aloud)
- 晴 + 朗: 晴朗 (clear and bright; sunny)
- 明 + 朗: 明朗 (bright; clear)
- 朗 + 朗: 朗朗 (loud and clear)
- 朗 + 诵: 朗诵 (to recite)
- 开 + 朗: 开朗 (cheerful)
- 在句子中作形容词: 天气晴朗 (The weather is sunny)
- 与成语搭配: 朗朗上口 (easy to pronounce)
6. Cultural Background
The character "朗" has positive connotations in Chinese culture, often associated with brightness, clarity, and positivity.
In traditional Chinese literature and poetry, "朗" is often used to describe beautiful natural scenes, such as clear skies and bright moonlight.
The term "朗读" (reading aloud) has been an important part of Chinese education for centuries, emphasizing the beauty and rhythm of the Chinese language.
The character's structure, with "月" (moon radical) on the left and "良" on the right, suggests a connection to brightness and goodness, as the moon has long been a symbol of light in Chinese culture.
The idiom "朗朗上口" (easy to pronounce) reflects the importance of linguistic beauty and rhythm in Chinese literary traditions.
7. Example Sentence
中文: 他在公园里朗读诗歌。
Pinyin: Tā zài gōngyuán lǐ lǎngdú shīgē.
English: He is reading poems aloud in the park.
8. Memory Tips
The character "朗" (lǎng) consists of two parts:
- The radical "月" (moon radical) on the left, indicating connection to brightness or light
- The component "良" on the right, which provides the pronunciation
To remember the character, think of it as "moon (月) that is good (良)" or "good moon," which can be associated with bright moonlight.
Associate the character with common words like "朗读" (reading aloud) and "晴朗" (sunny) to help with memorization.
Learn the idioms "朗朗上口" (easy to pronounce) and "天朗气清" (clear sky and fresh air) to remember both the character and important Chinese expressions.
Practice writing the character following the stroke order to help remember its structure and stroke count.