壵 (zhuàng) - Zhuang — a variant form of 壮 (strong, & used in names to convey strength and grandeur.

壵Tone 4

zhuàng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

志

壵 · zhuàng

Zhuang — a variant form of 壮 (strong, robust, magnificent);

used in names to convey strength and grandeur.

Zhuang — a variant form of 壮 (strong,used in names to convey strength and grandeur.

Usage highlights

Strong and robustMagnificent appearanceHeroic spiritVigorous and powerfulGrand and imposing

Synonyms

  • 壮— strong, robust
  • 强— strong, powerful
  • 健— healthy, robust

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The name conveys strength (壮丽 magnificent).
  • Used in classical names for robustness (壵健 strong and healthy).
  • Appears in historical texts as a variant of 壮 (壵士 strong warrior).

Collocations

  • Strong and robust(壵健)
  • Magnificent appearance(壵观)
  • Heroic spirit(壵志)
  • Vigorous and powerful(壵烈)
  • Grand and imposing(壵伟)

Idioms

  • Strong and vigorous(老当益壮)
  • Heroic spirit(壮志凌云)
  • Grand and magnificent(波澜壮阔)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 壵 is a variant form of 壮, created by tripling the 士 (scholar, warrior) component for emphasis.
  • Used historically to emphasize strength, robustness, and heroic qualities in names and literature.
  • The character structure reflects the cultural value placed on strength and perseverance.

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