About
The character "壮", with its traditional form "壯", etymologically combines the component "士", denoting a person of standing such as a warrior or scholar, with "爿", representing a bed or a structural support, to convey an inherent sense of strength and solidity. Originally centered on concepts of physical vigor and robustness, its meaning broadened over time to encompass abstract qualities of grandeur, magnificence, and imposing scale, as evidenced in compounds like "壮大" for enlargement and "壮丽" for splendor. The structural evolution from the traditional to the simplified form retained the essential semantic core, which continues to signify health and power while also applying to actions or descriptions that emphasize augmentation, heroism, or fortification in various contexts.
Etymology Hide
Example Sentences Hide
这位年轻人很健壮。
祖国的山河非常壮丽。
他通过锻炼强壮了体魄。
壮观的瀑布吸引了许多游客。
这个计划需要壮大我们的团队。
他为自己的鲁莽行为壮了壮胆。
这项运动能壮骨，有益健康。
公司业务不断发展壮大。