奘 (zàng) - Strong & robust

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zàng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical: 大

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奘 · zàng

Strong;

robust;

stout;

also used in the name of the famous Chinese monk Xuanzang.

Strongrobuststout

Usage highlights

Xuanzangstrong and robuststurdy physiquerobust horsepowerful build

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 弱— weak, feeble
  • 瘦— thin, lean

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has a strong physique (身体很奘).
  • The monk Xuanzang traveled to India (玄奘).
  • That horse is exceptionally sturdy (那匹马很奘).

Collocations

  • Xuanzang(玄奘)
  • strong and robust(粗奘)
  • sturdy physique(体格奘)
  • robust horse(奘马)
  • powerful build(身奘)

Idioms

  • Journey to the West (西游记) - featuring the monk Xuanzang(玄奘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Most famously associated with Xuanzang (玄奘), the Tang dynasty Buddhist monk who traveled to India and whose journey inspired 'Journey to the West'.
  • The character conveys a sense of physical strength and robustness, often used to describe powerful builds.
  • In modern usage, it's relatively rare except in historical or literary contexts, particularly those related to Xuanzang.

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