Definition
朗 is a bound form (黏着语素) that cannot be used alone as a standalone word. It appears as a component in compound words meaning 'bright, clear' — most commonly in 晴朗 (clear and sunny), 朗读 (read aloud), and 明朗 (bright and clear). When you see 朗 in a word, it typically contributes a sense of clarity, brightness, or sonority.
b.f.
(bound form) brightclear (used in compound words)
Examples
- ，。Jīntiān tiānqì qíng lǎng, shìhé chūqù sànbù.The weather is clear and sunny today, good for a walk.
- 。Tā xǐhuan zài zǎochén lǎng dú kèwén.He likes to read the text aloud in the morning.
- ，。Tā de tàidu hěn míng lǎng, méiyǒu yóuyù.Her attitude was clear and straightforward, without hesitation.
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