朗诵

• Pinyin: lǎng sòng
• Hanzi breakdown: 朗 = 月 (moon) + 良 (good) — bright/clear; 诵 = 讠(speech) + 甬 (path) — recite

Meaning

To recite aloud; to declaim. Reading or reciting with expression and emotion.

A formal, artistic form of oral expression. Common in poetry readings, speech competitions, and literary events. Emphasizes proper pronunciation, rhythm, and emotional expression.

Examples

1. 她在比赛中朗诵了一首诗。 She recited a poem in the competition.
2. 学生们正在练习朗诵课文。 The students are practicing reciting the text.
3. 他的朗诵声情并茂，感动了所有观众。 His recitation was full of emotion and moved all the audience.

Usage Guide

Context: education, performance, literature

Tone: artistic

Do Say

• 他很擅长朗诵诗歌。(He is very good at reciting poetry.)
• 朗诵会上座无虚席。(The recitation event was packed.)

Don't Say

• 用朗诵描述日常的读书。(朗诵 implies performance — use 读 or 念 for casual reading)

Origin & History

Compound of 朗 (clear/bright) + 诵 (recite). Reading aloud clearly and expressively.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal