long5朗

Jyutpinglong5

Yalelóhng

Very common

Definition

Bright, clear, distinct, or resonant.

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How it's used

Primarily used in formal or literary contexts to describe clarity of sound or weather. While it appears in compound words like 爽朗, it is rarely used as a standalone adjective in casual daily speech. Native speakers usually prefer clearer alternatives like 清晰 for sound or 晴朗 for weather.

Examples

keoi5佢baa2把sing1聲hou2好long5朗，teng1聽dak1得hou2好cing1清co2楚。

His voice is very resonant, it is very clear to hear.

gam1今jat6日tin1天hei3氣hou2好long5朗，hou2好sik1適hap6合heoi3去gaau1郊jau4遊。

The weather is very clear today, it is perfect for an outing.

Common phrases

song2爽long5朗

cheerful and open

cing4晴long5朗

sunny and clear

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 爽朗, which describes a person's cheerful and open personality. Using 朗 alone to describe a person can sound unnatural or overly poetic.