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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
朗读lǎngdúread aloudHSK 6, v, 20 strokes, rank #14121, Hard
朗读lǎngdúread loudly and clearlyHSK 6, v, 20 strokes, rank #14121, Hard
朗读lǎngdúto read aloudHSK 6, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #14121, Hard
lǎngdú(lang3du2)lang du T3
  1. 1read aloud
  2. 2read loudly and clearly
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March 24, 2026

朗读(朗讀)lǎngdú(lang3du2)

朗读 refers to the act of reading text aloud in a clear and expressive manner. It is often used in educational settings to improve pronunciation and intonation, as well as in public speaking contexts where clarity and projection are crucial.

Strokes20Frequency#14121DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

朗读 is often used in Chinese classrooms, where students practice reading poems and classical texts aloud to appreciate the tone and rhythm of the language, reflecting the cultural value placed on literacy and eloquence.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'long' (朗) 'duet' (读) where two people are reading a poem aloud together. The 'long' sound represents the clarity and expressiveness needed in朗读, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.

Meanings of 朗读

lǎngdú(lang3du2)
1read aloud
2read loudly and clearly
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About 朗读

朗读Simplified
朗讀Traditional
20Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#14121Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 朗读

Quick Contrast

朗读 (read aloud) vs 阅读 (read) — use 朗读 when emphasizing clarity and expressiveness in reading aloud, while 阅读 refers to the general act of reading without that specific focus.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 朗读 with simply 'reading' (阅读), as 朗读 emphasizes clarity and vocal projection. It is often used in formal contexts, such as classrooms, and should be distinguished from informal reading. Remember to use the correct tones: 朗 (lang3) and 读 (du2).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 朗读 connects well with other vocabulary about communication and expression. Focus on practicing this word in sentences and exploring related terms such as '朗声' (loud voice) and '朗读比赛' (reading aloud competition) to enhance your vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 朗读 with 静读 (silent reading), mistakenly using it in contexts where aloud reading isn't required. For example, saying '我在图书馆朗读' (I am reading aloud in the library) would be incorrect if you're actually reading silently.

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Component Characters

朗lǎngclear
10 strokes月
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读dúto read
HSK 110 strokes讠
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How to say read aloud in Chinese

“read aloud” in Chinese is朗读lǎngdú

朗读 refers to the act of reading text aloud in a clear and expressive manner. It is often used in educational settings to improve pronunciation and intonation, as well as in public speaking contexts where clarity and projection are crucial.

When to use 朗读

Be cautious not to confuse 朗读 with simply 'reading' (阅读), as 朗读 emphasizes clarity and vocal projection. It is often used in formal contexts, such as classrooms, and should be distinguished from informal reading. Remember to use the correct tones: 朗 (lang3) and 读 (du2).

朗读 or something close to it

朗读 (read aloud) vs 阅读 (read) — use 朗读 when emphasizing clarity and expressiveness in reading aloud, while 阅读 refers to the general act of reading without that specific focus.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 朗读 with 静读 (silent reading), mistakenly using it in contexts where aloud reading isn't required. For example, saying '我在图书馆朗读' (I am reading aloud in the library) would be incorrect if you're actually reading silently.

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Grammar Patterns of 朗读

朗读 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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我先____一下课文。

I'll read the text aloud first.

Example Sentences for 朗读 (2)

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我先朗读一下课文。

wǒ xiān lǎng dú yī xià kè wén。

I'll read the text aloud first.
2
你必须反复朗读这几行一直到能背诵为止.

nǐ bì xū fǎn fù lǎng dú zhè jī háng yī zhí dào néng bèi sòng wéi zhǐ.

You must keep repeating the lines until they are known by heart.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 朗读

朗读 specifically means to read aloud with clarity, while 阅读 simply means to read, and does not imply vocal expression.

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