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March 24, 2026
流浪liúlàng(liu2lang4)
The term '流浪' (liú làng) refers to the act of wandering or roaming without a fixed home. It often describes people who are homeless or vagrant, indicating a sense of instability and lack of direction in their lives. In a broader context, it can also refer to the nomadic lifestyle of certain cultures or groups.
Strokes20Frequency#5847DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In China, '流浪' is often associated with social issues such as poverty and migration, reflecting the struggles of many individuals in urban areas. The concept is highlighted in various films and literature that explore themes of displacement and the search for belonging.
Memory Tip
Imagine a river (流, liú) flowing aimlessly, carrying along a wandering traveler (浪, làng) who has no destination. The flowing river symbolizes the lack of stability, and the traveler represents the idea of drifting and roaming.
Meanings of 流浪
liúlàng(liu2lang4)
1to drift about
2to wander
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About 流浪
流浪Simplified
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#5847Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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流浪 (liúlàng) vs 漂泊 (piāobó) — use 流浪 for a sense of homelessness, while 漂泊 emphasizes a drifting or transient lifestyle without a fixed location.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse '流浪' with '漂泊' (piāobó), which also means to wander but carries a connotation of drifting without a purpose. This term is generally used in informal contexts when discussing homelessness or transient lifestyles.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, '流浪' is connected to themes of movement and lifestyle, making it useful when discussing social issues or personal experiences. Focus on practicing its use in sentences that describe situations of homelessness or nomadic living.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse '流浪' in formal contexts where it's inappropriate. For example, saying '流浪的学生' (liú làng de xué shēng) to describe a student without a fixed address is incorrect; instead, use '无家可归的学生' (wú jiā kě guī de xué shēng) for a more appropriate description.
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The term '流浪' (liú làng) refers to the act of wandering or roaming without a fixed home. It often describes people who are homeless or vagrant, indicating a sense of instability and lack of direction in their lives. In a broader context, it can also refer to the nomadic lifestyle of certain cultures or groups.
When to use 流浪
Be careful not to confuse '流浪' with '漂泊' (piāobó), which also means to wander but carries a connotation of drifting without a purpose. This term is generally used in informal contexts when discussing homelessness or transient lifestyles.
流浪 or something close to it
流浪 (liúlàng) vs 漂泊 (piāobó) — use 流浪 for a sense of homelessness, while 漂泊 emphasizes a drifting or transient lifestyle without a fixed location.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse '流浪' in formal contexts where it's inappropriate. For example, saying '流浪的学生' (liú làng de xué shēng) to describe a student without a fixed address is incorrect; instead, use '无家可归的学生' (wú jiā kě guī de xué shēng) for a more appropriate description.
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Grammar Patterns of 流浪
流浪 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 7 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.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
这是条曾被收养的____狗。
The dog was a stray which had been adopted.
Example Sentences for 流浪 (6)
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1
这是条曾被收养的流浪狗。
zhè shì tiáo zēng bèi shōu yǎng de liú làng gǒu。
The dog was a stray which had been adopted.
2
他和流浪街头的孩子交上了朋友。
tā hé liú làng jiē tóu de hái zǐ jiāo shàng le péng yǒu。
He has made friends with the kids on the street.
3
流浪汉从深口袋里掏出了一截蜡烛。
liú làng hàn cóng shēn kǒu dài lǐ tāo chū le yī jié là zhú。
The tramp produced a stump of candle from his deep pockets.
