4 characters Idiom and proverb 15 646

We are committed to providing free Chinese study materials. This series focuses on idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning and widely applicable. Today’s idiom is 「朗朗上口」, with its explanation below.

For this session, we will be discussing the idiom 「朗朗上口」. See below for its meaning and practical usage.

Refers to the loud and smooth voice when reciting poetry.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

lǎng lǎng shàng kǒu

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

long5 long2 seung5/seung6 hau2

The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.