浪

làng
#1,184 most
frequent character
wave
noun

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

浪 pairs 氵 water with 良 liáng, which gives the sound. It first meant 'waves.' From there it grew to 'unrestrained' and 'frivolous.'

浪 as a component in other characters

sound1 character
蒗

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Example Sentences

海面上有很多浪。
hǎimiàn shàngyǒu hěnduō làng 。
There are many waves on the sea surface.
我喜欢在浪中游泳。
wǒ xǐhuān zài làng zhōng yóuyǒng 。
I like to swim in the waves.
浪是由风吹动的。
làng shì yóu fēng chuī dòng de 。
Waves are caused by the wind.

Words with similar meanings

波bō
wave
This word is often used in a more formal or scientific context, while '浪' can refer to waves in a more casual or poetic sense.

Words Starting With 浪

浪漫làng màn
romantic
浪费làng fèi
to waste; to squander

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