遒 (qiú) - Strong & vigorous

遒Tone 2

qiú ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

遒 · qiú

Strong;

vigorous;

forceful;

robust;

energetic;

used to describe strength, force, or vigor in movement, style, or character.

Strongvigorousforceful

Usage highlights

Vigorous and powerfulStrong and beautifulRobust and healthyForceful and concisePowerful and elegantStrong and sturdy

Synonyms

  • 劲— strong; powerful; energetic
  • 健— healthy; robust; strong
  • 刚— firm; hard; strong

Antonyms

  • 弱— weak; feeble
  • 柔— soft; gentle; yielding
  • 萎— withered; shriveled; listless

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • His calligraphy is powerful and vigorous (笔力遒劲).
  • The dancer's movements were strong and graceful (舞姿遒美).
  • The ancient tree had a robust and sturdy trunk (树干遒健).
  • He wrote with a forceful and concise style (文笔遒练).

Collocations

  • Vigorous and powerful(遒劲)
  • Strong and beautiful(遒丽)
  • Robust and healthy(遒健)
  • Forceful and concise(遒练)
  • Powerful and elegant(遒逸)
  • Strong and sturdy(遒壮)

Idioms

  • Vigorous and powerful(遒劲有力)
  • The aging steed in the stable still aspires to gallop a thousand miles(老骥伏枥，志在千里；烈士暮年，壮心不已)
  • Forceful and beautiful(遒丽天成)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese aesthetics to describe the powerful, energetic quality in calligraphy, painting, and literature.
  • Associated with a kind of rugged, unadorned strength and vitality, especially in mature or aged subjects.
  • Frequently appears in literary criticism to praise a robust and concise style of writing.

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