Chinese word

强

Pronunciation

Pinyinqiáng

Meaning

  • adjectivestrong

Example

他很强。tā hěn qiáng

He is very strong.

Illustration for 强 (strong)

More examples

比赛中，对手比他更强。bǐ sài zhōng duì shǒu bǐ tā gèng qiáng

In the competition, his opponent is stronger than him.

Core concept

A force that holds its ground, overcomes resistance, and handles difficult demands.

Common phrases

  • 很强hěn qiáng

    very strong

  • 对手很强duì shǒu hěn qiáng

    a very strong opponent

  • 越来越强yuè lái yuè qiáng

    getting stronger and stronger

Similar words

强大qiáng dà: Having great power and influence across a wide area or group.
强壮qiáng zhuàng: Having a sturdy, healthy body with strong muscles and good physical energy.
坚强jiān qiáng: Having firm inner strength and the ability to recover from setbacks.

Definition in Chinese

在身体、能力或影响力等方面表现出较大的力量或优势，能抵抗外力或完成困难的事。zài shēn tǐ néng lì huò yíng xiǎng lì děng fāng miàn biǎo xiàn chū jiào dà de lì liàng huò yōu shì néng dǐ kàng wài lì huò wán chéng kùn nán de shì

Word origin

The word 强 (qiáng, "strong") grew from physical force to cover the strength of ability, resistance, and influence.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, a broad judgment of strength can sound vague, so speakers often name the area, such as a skill, physical condition, or position of influence.

Other meanings

  • powerfuladjective
  • toughadjective

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