弜 (jiàng) - Strong, firm, resolute & archaic character meaning strong bow

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jiàng ｜ 6 strokes ｜ radical: 弓

健傑

弜 · jiàng

Strong, firm, resolute;

archaic character meaning strong bow;

stubborn, unyielding.

Strong, firm, resolutearchaic character meaning strong bowstubborn, unyielding.

Usage highlights

Strong bowFirm and resoluteStubborn characterUnyielding willPowerful strength

Synonyms

  • 强— strong, powerful
  • 刚— firm, rigid
  • 坚— solid, firm

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character 弜 means strong (强).
  • In ancient texts, 弜 described a strong bow (强弓).
  • His personality is quite stubborn (性格弜).

Collocations

  • Strong bow(弜弓)
  • Firm and resolute(弜固)
  • Stubborn character(弜性)
  • Unyielding will(弜志)
  • Powerful strength(弜力)

Idioms

  • Strong as a doubled bow(如弜之强)
  • Firm and unyielding will(意志弜然)
  • Resolute and determined(坚定不移)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Derived from doubling the character 弓 (bow), suggesting reinforced strength.
  • Appears in ancient texts like Shuowen Jiezi as meaning 'strong'.
  • Rare in modern usage but preserved in classical references and dictionaries.

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