Chinese word

强大

Pronunciation

Pinyinqiáng dà

Meaning

  • adjectivepowerful

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 很强大hěn qiáng dà

    very powerful

  • 强大的军队qiáng dà de jūn duì

    powerful army

  • 强大的国家qiáng dà de guó jiā

    powerful country

Similar words

强qiáng: Having strong ability, force, or momentum, with enough power to act effectively.
强势qiáng shì: Being forceful and influential, with an advantage over others.
有力yǒu lì: Having strong influence through support, resources, or backing.

Definition in Chinese

力量很大，能够压倒或控制对方，表示物体、集体或影响力的强劲程度。lì liàng hěn dà néng gòu yā dǎo huò kòng zhì duì fāng biǎo shì wù tǐ jí tǐ huò yíng xiǎng lì de qiáng jìng chéng dù

Word origin

The compound 强 (qiáng, "strong") + 大 (dà, "large") presents strength as broad and substantial rather than merely present.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • influentialadjective

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