廊

láng
#2,071 most
frequent character
corridor, veranda, porch

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

廊 láng combines 广, a building, with 郎 láng. A covered walk around a hall gives the first meaning. The meaning then grew to 'corridor' and 'porch'. 郎 láng supplies the sound.

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