逎 (qiú) - Strong & powerful

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qiú ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

逎 · qiú

Strong;

powerful;

firm;

resolute;

used in classical Chinese to describe strength of character or physical might.

Strongpowerfulfirm

Usage highlights

Strong and resolutePowerful and martialFirm and solidForceful and vigorousRobust and healthySteadfast and unwavering

Synonyms

  • 强— strong; powerful
  • 健— robust; healthy
  • 壮— strong; robust
  • 劲— strong; powerful

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He showed great strength of character (逎毅).
  • The ancient text describes him as powerful (逎武).
  • Her resolve was firm and unyielding (逎固).

Collocations

  • Strong and resolute(逎毅)
  • Powerful and martial(逎武)
  • Firm and solid(逎固)
  • Forceful and vigorous(逎劲)
  • Robust and healthy(逎健)
  • Steadfast and unwavering(逎定)

Idioms

  • Resolute and determined(逎毅不拔)
  • Powerful and majestic(逎武雄壮)
  • Firm and unyielding(逎固不移)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears primarily in classical Chinese texts and literary contexts.
  • Often used to describe heroic or admirable qualities in historical figures.
  • Rarely used in modern vernacular Chinese, maintaining a classical flavor.

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