阆 (láng) - Lofty & high

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láng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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阆 · láng

Lofty;

high;

spacious;

name of a place (Langzhong in Sichuan);

also used in mythological references.

Loftyhighspacious

Usage highlights

Langzhong cityLang GardenLang WindLang PalaceLang HillLang Terrace

Synonyms

  • 高— high; tall
  • 阔— spacious; wide

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Langzhong is an ancient city in Sichuan (阆中).
  • The Lang Garden is a famous scenic spot (阆苑).
  • In mythology, there is a Lang Wind (阆风).
  • The Lang Palace is mentioned in ancient texts (阆宫).

Collocations

  • Langzhong city(阆中)
  • Lang Garden(阆苑)
  • Lang Wind(阆风)
  • Lang Palace(阆宫)
  • Lang Hill(阆丘)
  • Lang Terrace(阆台)

Idioms

  • Fairyland in Lang Garden(阆苑琼楼)
  • Immortal abode in Lang Garden(阆苑瑶台)
  • Lang Garden and Peng Island(阆苑蓬莱)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Langzhong is a historic city in Sichuan, known for its well-preserved ancient architecture and feng shui layout.
  • In Chinese mythology, 'Lang Garden' (阆苑) refers to a celestial garden where immortals reside.
  • The character appears in classical literature and poetry to describe lofty, ethereal places.

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