HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
郎 — young man
- Reading
- láng
- Meaning
- young man; husband
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
郎 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is láng and it means young man; husband. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
郎 appears in everyday chinese words such as 新郎 (bridegroom).
Chinese words containing 郎
Frequently asked questions
What does 郎 mean in Chinese?
郎 means young man; husband in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 郎 read?
郎 is read láng. Reading it inside real words — 新郎 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 郎 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 郎 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 郎 in a word?
A common word containing 郎 is 新郎 (xīn láng) — "bridegroom". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 郎 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 郎 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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