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瑯 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
瑯lángpure, white; cornelianzg, 12 strokes, radical 王
láng(lang2)lang T2
  1. 1pure, white; cornelian
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March 24, 2026

瑯láng(lang2)

The character 瑯 (láng) refers to a type of pure, white stone, often associated with cornelian, a semi-precious gemstone. It is used in contexts discussing gemstones, purity, and beauty, symbolizing clarity and brilliance in both literal and metaphorical senses.

Strokes12Radical王
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, gemstones like 瑯 are often associated with wealth and status, and are used in traditional jewelry. They also carry connotations of purity and are sometimes used in poetry to symbolize virtue.

Memory Tip

Imagine a shiny, pure white stone that sparkles brightly in the sun—this is the essence of 瑯. The character combines the radical for 'jade' (玉), which signifies preciousness, with the component 'lang' that hints at its pronunciation and the 'luster' of the stone itself.

Meanings of 瑯

láng(lang2)
1pure, white; cornelian
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About 瑯

瑯Simplified
12Strokes
王Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

瑯 is a more formal term and is often found in literary or artistic contexts. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with other characters that denote different types of stones or colors. It typically collocates with words related to beauty and preciousness, like '美丽' (beautiful) and '宝石' (gemstone).

HSK Study Tips

瑯 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, but connects to the study of descriptive adjectives and terms related to beauty and nature. Students should focus on the pronunciation and the distinction between similar characters that describe colors or materials.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 瑯 with similar sounding characters or those with related meanings, such as '狼' (wolf) or '郎' (young man). Ensure you remember that 瑯 specifically pertains to stones and purity, not animals or people.

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Etymology of 瑯

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 王 represents the meaning and 良 represents the sound. Simplified form of 瑯.

Memory Hint

jade

Semantic (meaning)王
+
Phonetic (sound)郎
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Origin

瑯 = 王 + 郎. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 瑯

IDS Structure⿰王郎
瑯Full Character
=
王Wang2
left
郎Lang2
right
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Parts

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How to say pure, white; cornelian in Chinese

“pure, white; cornelian” in Chinese is瑯láng

The character 瑯 (láng) refers to a type of pure, white stone, often associated with cornelian, a semi-precious gemstone. It is used in contexts discussing gemstones, purity, and beauty, symbolizing clarity and brilliance in both literal and metaphorical senses.

When to use 瑯

瑯 is a more formal term and is often found in literary or artistic contexts. Learners should be careful not to confuse it with other characters that denote different types of stones or colors. It typically collocates with words related to beauty and preciousness, like '美丽' (beautiful) and '宝石' (gemstone).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 瑯 with similar sounding characters or those with related meanings, such as '狼' (wolf) or '郎' (young man). Ensure you remember that 瑯 specifically pertains to stones and purity, not animals or people.

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Word Family of 瑯

Words Containing This Character6
琳琅满目fig. a dazzling lineup琳瑯滿目
琅lángjade-like stone
珐琅enamel琺瑯
珐琅质tooth enamel琺瑯質
施琅Shi Lang (1621-1696), Chinese admiral who served under the Ming and Qing Dynasties
满目琳琅lit. to fill one's eyes with glittering jewels滿目琳琅
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Frequently Asked Questions about 瑯

It is pronounced as 'láng' with a rising tone.

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