Definition
朗朗上口 describes text that is smooth, rhythmic, and easy to read aloud — often used for poems, songs, slogans, or advertising copy. The reduplicated 朗朗 (clear and bright) emphasizes the pleasant sound when spoken. You can use it to praise writing that flows naturally and is memorable.
f.e.
smooth and catchy to read aloudeasy and pleasant to recite
Examples
- ，朗朗上口。Zhè shǒu érgē gēcí jiǎndān, dú qǐlái lǎng lǎng shǎng.The lyrics of this nursery rhyme are simple and read smoothly.
- 朗朗上口，。Guǎnggàoyǔ yào lǎng lǎng shǎng, cáinéng ràng rén jìzhù.A slogan needs to be catchy so people remember it.
- ，朗朗上口。Zhè piān gǔwén suīrán nándǒng, dàn dú qǐlái lǎng lǎng shǎng.This classical text is hard to understand, but it reads smoothly aloud.
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