(láng) - Lang — refers to a type of iron & used in the term 'lángdāng' meaning iron chains

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láng | 15 strokes | radical:

· láng

Lang — refers to a type of iron chain or shackles;

used in the term 'lángdāng' meaning iron chains or in a state of disarray.

Lang — refers to a type of ironused in the term 'lángdāng' meaning iron chains

Usage highlights

Iron chainsClinking of chainsImprisoned and shackledLangdang iron chains

Synonyms

  • fetters, shackles
  • lock, chains

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The prisoner was bound in iron chains (鋃鐺).
  • The sound of chains clinking (鋃鐺作響).
  • He was imprisoned and shackled (鋃鐺入獄).

Collocations

  • Iron chains(鋃鐺)
  • Clinking of chains(鋃鐺作響)
  • Imprisoned and shackled(鋃鐺入獄)
  • Langdang iron chains(鋃鐺鐵鎖)

Idioms

  • Imprisoned and shackled(鋃鐺入獄)
  • Clinking of iron chains(鋃鐺作響)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with imprisonment and shackles in ancient China.
  • The character is primarily used in the compound word 'lángdāng' to describe iron chains or a state of disarray.

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