Definitions

qiáng (adjective) strong; powerful; forceful
qiǎng (verb) to force; to compel; to make an effort
jiàng (adjective) stubborn; unyielding

Etymology

Phonosemantic component. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Originally written as .

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The traditional character "強" structurally integrates the radical "弓" representing a bow with the component "𧈧" which consists of "厶" and "虫", implying a connection to tensile strength or tenacious force. Etymologically, this configuration originally conveyed physical power, but over time its meaning widened to include notions of coercion, superiority, and persistent intensity. The simplified form "强" replaces the right-hand side with "虽", altering the visual composition while the character continues to serve in linguistic functions ranging from adjectives like "strong" to verbs such as "to compel".

Example Sentences Hide

他的身体很壮。

Tā de shēntǐ hěn qiángzhuàng.

His body is very strong.

我们要调学习的重要性。

Wǒmen yào qiángdiào xuéxí de zhòngyàoxìng.

We need to emphasize the importance of learning.

这个国家非常大。

Zhège guójiā fēicháng qiángdà.

This country is very powerful.

她是一个坚的女孩。

Tā shì yīgè jiānqiáng de nǚhái.

She is a strong girl.

制措施必须合理。

Qiángzhì cuòshī bìxū hélǐ.

Compulsory measures must be reasonable.

他的要求很烈。

Tā de yāoqiú hěn qiángliè.

His demand is very strong.

经济发展需要有力的领导。

Jīngjì fāzhǎn xūyào qiángyǒulì de lǐngdǎo.

Economic development requires strong leadership.

在困难面前,他表现得格外顽

Zài kùnnán miànqián, tā biǎoxiàn dé géwài wánqiáng.

In the face of difficulties, he performed exceptionally tenacious.