Definition
浪子 literally means 'wandering son' and refers to a person who lives a dissolute, aimless life, often spending money recklessly and ignoring family responsibilities. The term carries a moral judgment but also implies potential for reform — the famous idiom 浪子回头金不换 (a prodigal who returns is more precious than gold) captures this redemption arc. In modern usage, it can describe someone who squanders youth or opportunities before settling down.
n.
prodigalwastrel (a person who squanders money and leads a dissolute life)
Examples
- 浪子，。Tā niánqīng shí shì ge làng zǐ, zhěngtiān huātiān jiǔdì.He was a prodigal when young, carousing all day.
- 浪子，。làng zǐ huítóu jīn bú huàn, tā zhōngyú kāishǐ rènzhēn gōngzuò le.A prodigal who returns is more precious than gold; he finally started working seriously.
- 浪子。Zhè běn shū jiǎngshù le yí ge làng zǐ gǎiguò zìxīn de gùshì.This book tells the story of a prodigal who reformed himself.
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