làng
浪子
wave; unrestrained; wandering
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
young idler; loafer; profligate youth
derogatoryUsually used in a derogatory sense to describe a young person who wastes time and avoids responsibility. Often part of the set phrase 浪子回头 (làng zǐ huí tóu).
Tā他
yǐ以
qián前
shì是
gè个
làng浪
zǐ子
，
xiàn现
zài在
què却
shì是
yī一
wèi位
chéng成
gōng功
de的
qǐ企
yè业
jiā家
。
He was a profligate youth before, but now he is a successful entrepreneur.
Làng浪
zǐ子
huí回
tóu头
jīn金
bù不
huàn换
。
A prodigal son's return is more precious than gold.
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Fù父
mǔ母
wèi为
nà那
gè个
làng浪
zǐ子
cāo操
suì碎
le了
xīn心
。
The parents have been heartbroken over that wayward son.
Tā他
zài在
wài外
yóu游
dàng荡
le了
hǎo好
jǐ几
nián年
，
chéng成
le了
yī一
gè个
shí十
zú足
de的
làng浪
zǐ子
。
He has been wandering outside for several years and became a complete loafer.