朗 (lǎng) - bright & clear

朗Tone 3

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俊梁

朗 · lǎng

bright;

clear;

cheerful;

resonant;

refers to brightness, clarity, or a cheerful disposition;

also used in words for clear pronunciation or resonant sound.

brightclearcheerful

Usage highlights

clear and brightcheerful and openread aloudbright moonclear and resonantbright and spacious

Synonyms

  • 明— bright; clear
  • 亮— bright; shining
  • 晴— clear (weather)

Antonyms

  • 暗— dark; dim
  • 阴— overcast; gloomy
  • 郁— gloomy; depressed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The weather is clear and bright (晴朗).
  • He has a cheerful personality (开朗).
  • She reads aloud with a clear voice (朗读).
  • The room is bright and spacious (朗然).

Collocations

  • clear and bright(晴朗)
  • cheerful and open(开朗)
  • read aloud(朗读)
  • bright moon(朗月)
  • clear and resonant(朗朗)
  • bright and spacious(朗然)

Idioms

  • Clear and bright, a fine day(朗朗乾坤)
  • Reading aloud with a clear voice(书声朗朗)
  • Clear and distinct(朗若列眉)
  • Bright moon and clear breeze(朗月清风)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 朗 often conveys positive qualities like brightness, clarity, and cheerfulness, making it favorable in names.
  • In literature, 朗 is used to describe clear weather, bright moons, and resonant voices, symbolizing purity and openness.
  • The character is associated with intellectual and articulate traits, as in 朗读 (read aloud), emphasizing clear communication.

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