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琅
láng
Description
“琅”这个字现在很少单独用，常常出现在“琳琅”这个词里，用来形容东西又多又好、很好看。
The character "琅" is now rarely used alone and often appears in the word "琳琅," describing things that are numerous, good, and beautiful.
它本来指一种像玉的漂亮石头。
It originally referred to a beautiful stone similar to jade.
Meanings
琅láng
a fine jade-like stone; beautiful gem
这块石头像琅一样美。
This stone is as beautiful as jade.
琳琅línláng
beautiful and abundant (things)
商店里的东西琳琅满目。
The store is filled with a dazzling array of goods.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally names a jade-like precious stone; the 王 (jade) radical marks the meaning.
- Nuance
rarely used alone today; mostly appears in fixed words like 琳琅 and 琅琅上口.
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