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The character "朗" is structured from the phonetic component 良, which provides its sound, alongside the semantic component 月, meaning moon, which conveys its core meaning of brightness and clarity. Its traditional form remains identical, written as 朗, and it originally described the quality of moonlight, specifically its luminous and clear appearance in the night sky. Over time, this meaning of luminous clarity extended beyond the visual realm to describe auditory qualities, giving rise to the sense of a clear, resonant voice or sound, as in reading aloud. Furthermore, the concept evolved metaphorically to describe a person’s character or demeanor, implying an openness and brightness of spirit that is both transparent and cheerful.
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他在朗读课文。
今天天气晴朗。
她的笑声很开朗。
朗朗的读书声传来。
他性格开朗，人缘很好。
晴朗的夜晚可以看到星星。
老师要求我们大声朗读。
在朗朗的月光下，他漫步思考。