浪子

làngzǐ

noun #11,783

Measure Word

一个浪子 gè

Meanings

1 prodigal son
2 wastrel
3 loafer

Characters

wave; unrestrained

Examples

浪子回头金不换。

Làngzǐ huítóu jīn bù huàn.

A prodigal son who returns is worth more than gold.

他年轻时是个浪子。

Tā niánqīng shí shì gè làngzǐ.

He was a wastrel when he was young.

Tips

culture

浪子回头金不换 is a well-known proverb meaning a reformed prodigal is priceless, similar to the Biblical parable.

Stroke Order

浪 làng

子 zǐ