勍 (qíng) - Strong & powerful

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qíng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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勍 · qíng

Strong;

powerful;

mighty (archaic/literary term for describing strength or force).

Strongpowerfulmighty (archaic/literary term for describing strength or force).

Usage highlights

Strong enemyMighty forcePowerful and strongFormidable opponentBrave and powerful

Synonyms

  • 强— strong; powerful
  • 劲— strong; powerful; sturdy
  • 猛— fierce; violent; energetic

Antonyms

  • 弱— weak; feeble
  • 柔— soft; gentle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The army was strong and powerful (兵力勍强).
  • He possessed formidable strength (有勍力).
  • They encountered a mighty enemy (遇勍敌).

Collocations

  • Strong enemy(勍敌)
  • Mighty force(勍力)
  • Powerful and strong(勍强)
  • Formidable opponent(勍寇)
  • Brave and powerful(勍勇)

Idioms

  • To contend with a powerful enemy(与勍敌争)
  • Facing a formidable foe(当勍寇)
  • Displaying great strength(逞其勍)

Cultural background

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  • Primarily found in classical Chinese texts and historical literature.
  • Often used in military contexts to describe powerful forces or formidable opponents.
  • Considered a literary and somewhat archaic character in modern usage.

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