The word 强项 is a compound formed by combining two individual characters: 强 (qiáng), meaning "strong" or "powerful", and 项 (xiàng), which originally refers to the "nape of the neck" but, by extension, means an "item", "category", or "aspect". In this compound, the meaning is metaphorical; the "neck" is a crucial point of strength and support for the body, and thus, when combined with "strong", it creates the concept of a "strong point" or "forte". The formation follows the common Chinese morphological pattern of modifier (强) + modified noun (项), resulting in a new nominal meaning that signifies a person's area of expertise or inherent advantage, effectively conveying the idea of "one's strong suit".