琅 (láng) - Lang — refers to a type of precious & also used in words describing something beautiful, pure,

琅Tone 2

láng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

琅 · láng

Lang — refers to a type of precious stone resembling jade;

also used in words describing something beautiful, pure, or the sound of jade pieces striking each other.

Lang — refers to a type of preciousalso used in words describing something beautiful, pure,

Usage highlights

Langya MountainsBeautiful jadeMelodious readingEyes full of beautiful thingsLanglang reading soundPrecious stones

Synonyms

  • 玉— jade (sharing the precious stone meaning)
  • 琳— beautiful jade (often paired with 琅)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The corridor is beautifully decorated (琳琅满目).
  • She recited the text clearly and melodiously (书声琅琅).
  • This jade-like stone is called Lang (琅玉).
  • The Langya Mountains are a famous scenic spot (琅琊山).

Collocations

  • Langya Mountains(琅琊山)
  • Beautiful jade(琅玉)
  • Melodious reading(书声琅琅)
  • Eyes full of beautiful things(琳琅满目)
  • Langlang reading sound(琅琅读书声)
  • Precious stones(琅玕)

Idioms

  • Eyes full of beautiful things(琳琅满目)
  • The sound of reading aloud(书声琅琅)
  • Langya's lofty reputation(琅琊之誉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to a type of jade-like stone, symbolizing purity and preciousness.
  • Used in classical literature to describe beautiful, clear sounds, especially the sound of reading.
  • Associated with the Langya Mountains, a historically significant location in Chinese culture.

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