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The character 强 is a phono-semantic compound. Its left side, the radical 弓, conveys the semantic notion of tension, power, and elastic force. The right side provides the phonetic element, originally related to a type of sturdy insect represented by the component 虫. This original meaning of a powerful insect, combined with the bow radical's connotation of tension, led to the general sense of physical strength, power, and robustness. The meaning later extended to include exerting effort, compelling an outcome, or describing something highly competitive and unyielding.
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他的身体很强壮。
我们要强调学习的重要性。
这个国家非常强大。
她是一个坚强的女孩。
强制措施必须合理。
他的要求很强烈。
经济发展需要强有力的领导。
在困难面前，他表现得格外顽强。