朗诵

lǎng sòng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to read aloud with expression
2. to recite
3. to declaim

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 默读 mò dú 默读 mò dú to read in silence 默读 means reading silently, opposite of 朗诵 which is aloud.: to read in silence

Related words

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• 吟诵 yín sòng 吟诵 yín sòng to read aloud 吟诵 is chanting or intoning poetry, often more musical than 朗诵.: to read aloud
• 背诵 bèi sòng 背诵 bèi sòng to recite 背诵 is reciting from memory, which often follows or accompanies 朗诵.: to recite

Synonyms

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• 朗读 lǎng dú 朗读 lǎng dú to read aloud 朗读 emphasizes reading aloud with clear pronunciation, while 朗诵 adds expressive delivery.: to read aloud

Usage notes

Collocations

朗诵 is often used with 诗歌 (poetry) or 课文 (lesson text); it typically requires an audience and emphasizes performance.

Common mistakes

Do not use 朗诵 for casual reading aloud; it implies a formal, expressive performance. Use 朗读 for simple reading aloud.

Example Sentences

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他 朗诵 古诗时，声音抑扬顿挫，十分动人。

When he recites ancient poems, his voice rises and falls rhythmically, which is very moving.

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Child Words of 朗诵

• 朗 朗 lǎng: clear
• 诵 诵 sòng: to read aloud