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“powerful” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinqiáng dà

Example

他们的军队很强大。tā men de jūn duì hěn qiáng dà

Their army is very powerful.

Illustration for 强大 (powerful)

How to say “powerful” in Chinese

“Powerful” in Chinese is 强大 (qiáng dà).

Strength that reaches a scale where a group, system, or influence can prevail over opposition.

Full entry for 强大: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 强大

这个国家的经济很强大。zhè ge guó jiā de jīng jì hěn qiáng dà

This country's economy is very powerful.

Tips for using 强大

  • This adjective can describe nonphysical power, such as a company's reach or an idea's effect, so it is not limited to muscles or weapons.

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