郎 (郎) - A term for a young man & gentleman

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郎 ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

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郎 · 郎

A term for a young man;

gentleman;

official title;

also used as a suffix in names.

A term for a young mangentlemanofficial title

Usage highlights

Young manHusbandOfficial titleLangzhongCricketNew groom

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is a handsome young man (郎).
  • The official title Langzhong (郎中) in ancient China.
  • This is my husband (郎君).
  • The famous poet Li Bai is also called Li Taibai (李太白郎).

Collocations

  • Young man(郎)
  • Husband(郎君)
  • Official title(郎官)
  • Langzhong (ancient official title)(郎中)
  • Cricket(蟋蟀郎)
  • New groom(新郎)

Idioms

  • A talented man and a beautiful woman(郎才女貌)
  • The night Lang(夜郎自大)
  • Liu Lang visiting the celestial realm(刘郎前度)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, '郎' was a title for certain officials, especially during the Han and Tang dynasties.
  • It is commonly used as a suffix in male given names, particularly in historical contexts.
  • The term can also refer to a husband or a young man in a respectful or affectionate manner.

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