Definitions
variant of 郎[láng]
variant of 郎[láng]
Etymology
About
The character "郞", a variant of the traditional form "郎", is structured with the component "良" serving as a phonetic element and "阝" as a semantic radical indicating a place or location. Originally denoting a corridor or hall in early usage, the term was applied to officials associated with such buildings, leading to its meaning as a courtier or attendant. Over time, its reference broadened to signify a young man or gentleman, and later developed specialized senses such as "son-in-law" or "husband" in certain contexts.