浪漫 (làng màn) is an adjective meaning 'romantic' — describing feelings, actions, or atmospheres associated with love, idealism, passion, and poetic sensitivity. Though written with two characters, 浪 (làng) originally evokes imagery of waves — suggesting fluidity, spontaneity, and unrestrained emotion — while 漫 (màn) means 'spreading', 'overflowing', or 'unbounded', reinforcing the sense of abundant, unrestrained feeling. Together, they convey a rich, emotionally vivid quality that goes beyond simple affection: think candlelit dinners, handwritten letters, stargazing walks, or grand gestures born of deep feeling.

The word is commonly used to describe people (e.g., a romantic partner), behaviors (a romantic proposal), settings (a romantic café), or even artistic styles (romantic poetry). It carries positive connotations in modern Chinese, though overuse or inappropriate application (e.g., calling a business meeting 'romantic') may sound ironic or humorous. Unlike English 'romantic', it rarely functions as a noun in Chinese without modification (e.g., 浪漫主义 for 'romanticism').