Learn Chinese Characters

Meaning

(surname); a youth

Chinese: 年轻男子,也可作姓氏或称谓。

Hear the Four Tones

The same syllable “lang” becomes a different word in each tone. 郎 is the 2nd tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.

Stroke Order

Tap Animate to watch the strokes in order, or Practice to trace it yourself.

Common Words

  • 新郎xīn lángbridegroom; groom
  • 郎中láng zhōngdoctor (Chinese medicine); ancient official title; companions (respectful)
  • 法郎fǎ lángfranc
  • 情郎qíng lángboyfriend; paramour (of a woman)
  • 女郎nǚ lángyoung woman; maiden; girl

Example Sentence

故事里的新郎和新娘十分般配。Gù shi lǐ de xīn láng hé xīn niáng shí fēn bān pèi.The groom and bride in the story are a perfect match.

故事Gù shiold practiceinsidedeof新郎xīn lángbridegroomand新娘xīn niángbride十分shí fēnvery般配bān pèito be well matched