强劲

qiáng jìng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. strong
2. powerful
3. robust

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 柔弱 róu ruò 柔弱 róu ruò weak weak and delicate, opposite of strong: weak

Related words

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• 刚劲 gāng jìng 刚劲 gāng jìng vigorous vigorous and forceful, often used in calligraphy or style: vigorous
• 猛烈 měng liè 猛烈 měng liè fierce fierce or violent, used for natural forces or attacks: fierce

Synonyms

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• 强大 qiáng dà 强大 qiáng dà large describing strength or power in a general sense: large

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly paired with abstract nouns like 势头 (momentum) or 增长 (growth), as in 强劲的增长势头 (strong growth momentum).

Common mistakes

Do not use 强劲 to describe physical strength of a person; use 强壮 instead.

Example Sentences

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他在比赛中遇到了 强劲 的对手。

He met a strong opponent in the competition.

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Child Words of 强劲

• 强 强 jiàng: stubborn
• 强 强 qiáng: strong
• 强 强 qiǎng: to force
• 劲 劲 jìn: strength
• 劲 劲 jìng: stalwart