壮 (zhuàng) - strong, robust & magnificent, grand

壮Tone 4

zhuàng ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 士

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壮 · zhuàng

strong, robust;

magnificent, grand;

to strengthen;

in the prime of life.

strong, robustmagnificent, grandto strengthen

Usage highlights

Strong and healthyMagnificent sceneryPrime of lifeBoost moraleGrand and imposingRobust

Synonyms

  • 强— strong, powerful
  • 健— healthy, robust
  • 雄— powerful, mighty

Antonyms

  • 弱— weak, feeble
  • 衰— decline, wane
  • 病— sick, ill

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is strong and healthy (强壮).
  • The magnificent scenery (壮丽的景色).
  • A young man in his prime (壮年).
  • To boost morale (壮胆).

Collocations

  • Strong and healthy(强壮)
  • Magnificent scenery(壮丽)
  • Prime of life(壮年)
  • Boost morale(壮胆)
  • Grand and imposing(壮观)
  • Robust(壮实)

Idioms

  • Strong as an ox, mighty as a tiger(气壮如牛)
  • Grand and magnificent(波澜壮阔)
  • To die a heroic death(壮烈牺牲)
  • To boost one's courage(壮胆助威)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally associated with physical strength, vitality, and the prime of life.
  • Used in historical contexts to describe heroic figures and magnificent landscapes.
  • In naming, conveys wishes for health, strength, and a successful life.

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