Chinese word

强劲

Pronunciation

Pinyinqiáng jìng

Meaning

  • adjectivestrong

Example

这段时间公司业绩强劲，年底奖金会多。zhè duàn shí jiān gōng sī yè jì qiáng jìng nián dǐ jiǎng jīn huì duō

During this period, the company's performance is strong, so the year-end bonus will be larger.

Illustration for 强劲 (strong)

More examples

消费强劲，零售额超出预期。xiāo fèi qiáng jìng líng shòu é chāo chū yù qī

Consumer spending is robust, and retail sales exceeded expectations.

Core concept

Sustained strength and vitality behind favorable performance or active demand.

Common phrases

  • 经济强劲jīng jì qiáng jìng

    robust economy

  • 需求强劲xū qiú qiáng jìng

    robust demand

  • 增长强劲zēng zhǎng qiáng jìng

    robust growth

Similar words

蓬勃péng bó: Describes vigorous, energetic growth and development, especially in business or the economy.
旺盛wàng shèng: Describes demand, desire, or enthusiasm that is highly active and full of energy.
坚挺jiān tǐng: Describes prices or indicators that stay firm instead of falling.

Definition in Chinese

表现出明显的力量或活力，状态向好且持续，常用于形容业绩、需求等保持良好势头。biǎo xiàn chū míng xiǎn de lì liàng huò huó lì zhuàng tài xiàng hǎo qiě chí xù cháng yòng yú xíng róng yè jì xū qiú děng bǎo chí liáng hǎo shì tou

Word origin

The compound joins 强 (qiáng, "strong") with 劲 (jìng, "strength or vigor"), so its meaning centers on force that remains lively and effective.

Usage tips

  • For everyday conversation, this word can sound somewhat report-like, so it is especially useful when discussing business performance or market conditions in a more formal tone.

Other meanings

  • vigorousadjective
  • powerfuladjective

Opposites

  • 疲弱pí ruòweakadjective

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