朗诵

朗誦

lǎngsòng

verb HSK 7-9 #18,935

Meanings

1 to recite
2 to read aloud with expression

Characters

clear; bright; loud

to recite; to chant

Examples

学生们在朗诵古诗。

Xuéshēng men zài lǎngsòng gǔshī.

The students are reciting classical poems.

她的朗诵声音很动听。

Tā de lǎngsòng shēngyīn hěn dòngtīng.

Her recitation voice is very pleasant to listen to.

Tips

usage

朗诵 implies expressive, artistic reading aloud (like poetry recitation). For simply reading aloud, use 朗读.

Stroke Order

朗 lǎng

诵 sòng