浪 (làng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 浪 (làng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 浪 (làng) means "wave / billow". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 浪 stroke by stroke?

浪 has 10 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 浪 and 沫?

浪 (làng) and 沫 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 浪?

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

Q: What common words use 浪?

Common words containing 浪 include: 浪漫 (làng màn) — romantic; 浪费 (làng fèi) — to waste; 海浪 (hǎi làng) — Sea waves.

How to Write 浪

The character 浪 (làng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

浪 is pronounced làng in Mandarin Chinese. It means wave / billow.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 浪 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 浪

浪漫 làng màn

romantic

浪费 làng fèi

to waste

海浪 hǎi làng

Sea waves

Example Sentences

这个故事很浪漫。

zhè ge gù shì hěn làng màn

This story is very romantic.

不要浪费时间。

bú yào làng fèi shí jiān

Don't waste time.

海浪拍打着沙滩。

hǎi làng pāi dǎ zhe shā tān

The waves are lapping against the beach.

Similar Characters

沫 mò

沭 shù

沮 jǔ

Practice Writing 浪 (làng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 浪

What does 浪 (làng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 浪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 浪 and 沫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 浪?

What common words use 浪?

How to Write 浪 (làng)