强势

• Pinyin: qiáng shì
• Hanzi breakdown: 强 = 弓 (bow) + 虫 (insect) — powerful; 势 = 执 (hold) + 力 (strength)

Meaning

Powerful; dominant; forceful; in a position of strength. Describes having or showing great power or influence.

Describes people, organizations, or things that hold a dominant position or exhibit forceful behavior. Can be neutral or slightly negative depending on context. In business, describes market dominance. In personal relationships, can imply being overbearing.

Examples

1. 她在工作中一直很强势，同事们有时候会觉得压力很大。 She has always been very forceful at work, and colleagues sometimes feel a lot of pressure.
2. 这家公司在行业内处于强势地位，市场份额超过百分之四十。 This company holds a dominant position in the industry, with a market share of over forty percent.
3. 父亲性格强势，家里大大小小的事都是他说了算。 Father has a domineering personality — he makes all the decisions big and small at home.

Usage Guide

Context: business, personality description, market analysis

Tone: descriptive

Do Say

• 他在谈判中表现得很强势。(He came across as very forceful in the negotiations.)
• 这个品牌很强势。(This brand is very dominant.)

Don't Say

• 强势地工作。(强势 describes manner/position, not work quality — say 努力地工作 for 'work hard')

Origin & History

Compound of 强 (strong, powerful) and 势 (power, momentum, influence). Together they describe a powerful position or forceful manner.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal