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朗读 (lǎng dú) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 6

朗读 (lǎng dú) is a Chinese word: to read aloud. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 朗读

动 dòng verb

to read aloud

老师让学生朗读课文。

lǎo shī ràng xué shēng lǎng dú kè wén

The teacher asked the students to read the text aloud.

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Word breakdown

朗 lǎng — loud, clear (emphasizing audible, vocal reading)

Words with this character (5)
  • 1 晴朗 qíng lǎng — clear and sunny HSK 6
    • 晴 sunny, clear (weather)
    • 朗 bright, clear
    Example

    今天天气晴朗，适合出去玩。

    jīn tiān tiān qì qíng lǎng shì hé chū qù wán

    The weather is clear and sunny today, perfect for going out and having fun.

  • 2 开朗 kāi lǎng — cheerful HSK 7
    • 开 open, unrestricted (personality)
    • 朗 bright, clear (disposition)
    Example

    她是一个很开朗的人，总是笑容满面。

    tā shì yí gè hěn kāi lǎng de rén zǒng shì xiào róng mǎn miàn

    She is a very cheerful person, always smiling.

  • 3 明朗 míng lǎng — clear and bright; cheerful HSK 7
    • 明 bright, clear (contributes the sense of brightness and clarity)
    • 朗 clear, open (reinforces the sense of openness and brightness)
    Example

    她的性格很明朗，总是笑容满面。

    tā de xìng gé hěn míng lǎng zǒng shì xiào róng mǎn miàn

    Her personality is very cheerful; she's always full of smiles.

  • 4 朗诵 lǎng sòng — to recite HSK 7
    • 朗 clear, loud, resonant (describing the vocal quality)
    • 诵 to recite, to read aloud (the action of reciting)
    Example

    她在舞台上朗诵了一首诗。

    tā zài wǔ tái shàng lǎng sòng le yī shǒu shī

    She recited a poem on stage.

  • 5 硬朗 yìng lǎng — robust HSK 7
    • 硬 hard, strong, firm (physical strength)
    • 朗 bright, spirited, clear (vigor and vitality)
    Example

    我爷爷虽然八十岁了，但身体还很硬朗。

    wǒ yé ye suī rán bā shí suì le dàn shēn tǐ hái hěn yìng lǎng

    My grandfather is eighty years old, but his body is still very robust.

读 dú — to read (the core action)

Words with this character (9)
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  • 6 解读 jiě dú — to interpret HSK 6
    • 解 to untie, to solve, to explain
    • 读 to read
    Example

    专家解读了最新的政策。

    zhuān jiā jiě dú le zuì xīn de zhèng cè

    Experts interpreted the latest policy.

  • 7 宣读 xuān dú — to read out HSK 7
    • 宣 to proclaim, to announce publicly
    • 读 to read
    Example

    法官宣读了判决书。

    fǎ guān xuān dú le pàn jué shū

    The judge read out the verdict.

  • 8 攻读 gōng dú — to pursue (a degree) HSK 7
    • 攻 intensive effort, to tackle
    • 读 to study, to read
    Example

    他在北京大学攻读博士学位。

    tā zài Běi jīng Dà xué gōng dú bó shì xué wèi

    He is pursuing a doctoral degree at Peking University.

  • 9 读物 dú wù — reading material HSK 7
    • 读 to read; contributes the action/purpose of reading
    • 物 thing, object, material; contributes the noun aspect of material
    Example

    这本书是很好的儿童读物。

    zhè běn shū shì hěn hǎo de ér tóng dú wù

    This book is excellent children's reading material.

Structure & writing
1 朗 lǎng — bright, well-lit

朗 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 良 liáng — good; excellent
良 is a component in 9 characters
HSK 4
娘 niáng (colloq.) mother 浪 làng wave; billow on rivers, lakes, or seas 食 shí to eat
HSK 5
粮 liáng grain; food crops (cereals, legumes, tubers, etc.) 郎 láng ancient official title
HSK 6
朗 lǎng bright, well-lit 狼 láng wolf (a carnivorous mammal resembling a dog, with a long face, erect ears, yellowish or grayish-brown fur, and a drooping tail; nocturnal and fierce)
HSK 7
嚼 jiáo to chew; to masticate 酿 niàng to brew or ferment (using fermentation)
1.2 月 yuè — the moon, Earth's natural satellite
月 is a component in 17 characters
HSK 1
前 qián front; the direction one faces (opposite of 后) 明 míng bright; light (opposite of "dark") 朋 péng friend; companion 服 fú clothing; garment 期 qī scheduled date; deadline
HSK 2
望 wàng to look, to look into the distance 阴 yīn the moon (太阴)
HSK 4
钥 yào key 青 qīng black
HSK 5
朝 cháo imperial court; the place where the emperor holds court and issues decrees; also refers to being in power, opposite of '野'
HSK 6
朗 lǎng bright, well-lit
HSK 7
惰 duò lazy, sluggish; opposite of 勤 朦 méng dim, hazy (as in 朦胧: dim moonlight or blurry, indistinct) 甩 shuǎi to swing; to wave 胧 lóng dim moonlight; hazy, indistinct (as in 朦胧) 腾 téng to run or leap
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霸 bà leader of a feudal alliance in ancient China

Stroke order

2 读 dú — to read aloud following written text

读 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 讠 yán — speech/language radical
讠 is a component in 75 characters
HSK 1
认 rèn to recognize; to distinguish 识 shí to know; to recognize; to distinguish 话 huà speech; spoken words; language 语 yǔ speech; words 说 shuō to express in words; to speak
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请 qǐng to request; to ask 读 dú to read aloud following written text 课 kè schoolwork; planned segmented instruction 谁 shéi who (interrogative pronoun) 谢 xiè to thank (reduplicated for emphasis)
HSK 2
让 ràng yield; give way to others when both parties need something 记 jì to memorize; to remember 诉 sù to tell, to express fully and unreservedly 词 cí word (the smallest free-standing unit of language, e.g. nouns, verbs, adjectives) 试 shì to try; to attempt; to test informally
HSK 3
议 yì to discuss; to deliberate 讲 jiǎng to speak; to talk 该 gāi should; ought to 调 tiáo well-proportioned; harmonious
HSK 4
计 jì to calculate; to reckon 订 dìng to correct, to revise (errors in text) 讨 tǎo to launch a punitive expedition; to attack with troops 许 xǔ to permit; to allow 论 lùn to analyze and judge the reasoning of things
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证 zhèng to prove or verify with people, objects, or facts 评 píng critical comment or review article 诚 chéng sincere, genuine (of one's heart or intentions) 详 xiáng detailed and thorough (opposite of 略) 误 wù wrong; erroneous 谅 liàng to understand and forgive 谈 tán to speak or discuss 谊 yì friendship; friendly relations
HSK 5
罚 fá to punish someone for a mistake or crime 训 xùn to teach; to admonish 设 shè to arrange; to set up 访 fǎng to inquire; to investigate by questioning 诊 zhěn to examine a patient (to diagnose an illness)
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诗 shī poetry; poem (a literary form expressing emotion through rhythmic language) 询 xún to inquire, to seek opinions 谨 jǐn cautious; careful
HSK 6
讯 xùn to inquire 讶 yà (lit.) to be surprised; to wonder at 诞 dàn to be born; to give birth 诸 zhū all, many, various 诺 nuò an exclamation of agreement, similar to 'yes' or 'okay'
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谐 xié harmonious; well-coordinated 谓 wèi to say; to tell 谦 qiān humble, modest
HSK 7
狱 yù prison; jail 蔼 ǎi friendly, amiable 讥 jī to mock, to satirize 讳 huì to avoid mentioning; to taboo speaking of something 讹 é erroneous; untrue
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讼 sòng to litigate; to take a case to court 讽 fěng to satirize, mock, or admonish with cutting innuendo 诀 jué mnemonic rhyme or phrase summarizing key points of a subject 诈 zhà to deceive; to swindle 诠 quán to explain; to interpret 诡 guǐ deceitful, cunning 诧 chà to be astonished; to feel surprised 诫 jiè to warn; to admonish 诬 wū to falsely accuse; to slander with fabricated facts 诱 yòu to guide; to counsel 诵 sòng read aloud; recite with intonation 诽 fěi to slander; to speak ill of others without basis 谋 móu plan; stratagem; scheme 谍 dié (lit.) to secretly gather intelligence on military, political, or economic matters 谎 huǎng lie; falsehood 谜 mí riddle; enigmatic puzzle phrased in words for guessing 谣 yáo folk song; improvised rhyme sung without accompaniment 谤 bàng (lit.) to denounce and publicize others' faults 谬 miù erroneous; mistaken 谱 pǔ a chart, table, or book compiled by category or system 谴 qiǎn to reproach; to reprimand 辩 biàn to debate; to argue about right and wrong or truth and falsehood
2.2 卖 mài — to sell; to exchange goods, skills, or labor for money (opposite of 买)
卖 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 1
读 dú to read aloud following written text
HSK 4
续 xù to connect; to continue
HSK 7
赎 shú to ransom; to redeem with money or property

Stroke order