强 (qiáng) - Strong, powerful, forceful & to strengthen, to force

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qiáng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

强 · qiáng

Strong, powerful, forceful;

to strengthen, to force;

superior, better;

stubborn, unyielding.

Strong, powerful, forcefulto strengthen, to forcesuperior, better

Usage highlights

Strong and powerfulTo strengthenStrong willPowerful countryForcefullyCompulsory education

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 弱— weak, feeble
  • 柔— soft, gentle
  • 脆— brittle, fragile

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is very strong (他很强大).
  • We need to strengthen our economy (我们需要加强经济).
  • She has a strong will (她有坚强的意志).
  • This is a powerful country (这是一个强国).

Collocations

  • Strong and powerful(强大)
  • To strengthen(加强)
  • Strong will(坚强)
  • Powerful country(强国)
  • Forcefully(强行)
  • Compulsory education(强制教育)

Idioms

  • Striving for self-improvement(自强不息)
  • The strong prey on the weak(弱肉强食)
  • Outstanding and powerful(富国强兵)
  • Forcing someone to do something(强人所难)
  • Appearing strong when actually weak(外强中干)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Highly valued in Chinese culture as a virtue representing resilience and capability.
  • Associated with positive attributes like strength, power, and excellence in Confucian values.
  • Often used in names to express wishes for strength and success.

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