Definition
强 (qiáng) is a common adjective meaning 'strong, powerful' — it covers physical strength, ability, intensity, and can also mean 'better' in comparisons (他比我强) or 'a little more than' after a number (三十强). It is more general than 强大 (formidable, often for groups/countries) and 有力 (forceful, for arguments/support), which are more formal and specific.
adjective
strongpowerful (physically, in ability, or intensity)bettersuperior (in comparisons)a little more thanslightly over (after a number)
Easily confused
- 枪qiāngsound-alikegun, firearm, rifle
- 抢qiǎngsound-aliketo grab, to snatch (physically)
- 墙qiángsound-alikewall
- 腔qiāngsound-alikecavity; chamber (of the body or an object)
- 呛qiàngsound-aliketo irritate the nose, to choke (of smoke, fumes, or strong smell)
- 呛qiàngsound-aliketo choke (from swallowing the wrong way or from smoke, fumes, etc.)
Examples
- ，强。Tā měitiān duànliàn, shēntǐ hěn qiáng.He exercises every day, so his body is very strong.
- 强。Tā pǎo de bǐ wǒ qiáng.He runs faster/stronger than me.
- 强。Lái le sānshí qiáng gè rén.A little over thirty people came.
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