壯 (zhuàng) - strong, robust & magnificent

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zhuàng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 士

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壯 · zhuàng

strong, robust;

magnificent;

to strengthen;

in prime of life;

Zhuang ethnic group

strong, robustmagnificentto strengthen

Usage highlights

strong and healthymagnificent sceneryprime of lifeZhuang ethnic groupheroic spiritgrand and imposing

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 弱— weak, feeble
  • 衰— decline, weaken
  • 老— old, aged

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is very strong (强壮).
  • The magnificent scenery (壮丽的景色) took our breath away.
  • She is in the prime of life (壮年).
  • The Zhuang people (壮族) are China's largest ethnic minority.

Collocations

  • strong and healthy(强壮)
  • magnificent scenery(壮丽)
  • prime of life(壮年)
  • Zhuang ethnic group(壮族)
  • heroic spirit(壮士)
  • grand and imposing(壮观)

Idioms

  • Strong as an ox(壮如牛)
  • Heroic spirit moving heaven and earth(壮气凌云)
  • Magnificent rivers and mountains(壮丽河山)
  • Bold and powerful(波澜壮阔)
  • Old but vigorous(老当益壮)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character originally depicted a strong, robust man, emphasizing physical strength and vitality.
  • Used to describe the Zhuang ethnic group, the largest minority in China, mainly in Guangxi.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, '壮阳' refers to strengthening male vitality and energy.

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