郎 (láng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 郎 (láng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 郎 (láng) means "Young man / Groom". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 郎 stroke by stroke?

郎 has 8 strokes. The radical is 阝. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 郎 and 邠?

郎 (láng) and 邠 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 郎?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 阝. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 郎?

Common words containing 郎 include: 新郎 (xīn láng) — groom; 女郎 (nǚ láng) — young woman; lady; 货郎 (huò láng) — Street peddler.

How to Write 郎

The character 郎 (láng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

郎 is pronounced láng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Young man / Groom.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 郎 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 郎

新郎 xīn láng

groom

女郎 nǚ láng

young woman; lady

货郎 huò láng

Street peddler

Example Sentences

新郎今天非常帅。

xīn láng jīn tiān fēi cháng shuài

The groom is very handsome today.

那个女郎很漂亮。

nà ge nǚ láng hěn piào liàng

That young lady is very beautiful.

货郎在街上卖东西。

huò láng zài jiē shàng mài dōng xī

The peddler is selling things on the street.

Similar Characters

邠 bīn

邡 fāng

邢 xíng

Practice Writing 郎 (láng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 郎

What does 郎 (láng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 郎 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 郎 and 邠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 郎?

What common words use 郎?

How to Write 郎 (láng)