壮大

• Pinyin: zhuàng dà
• Hanzi breakdown: 壮 = 丬 + 士 (strong man); 大 = 大 (big)

Meaning

To strengthen; to grow in power. As an adjective, strong and flourishing.

Describes the expansion and strengthening of organizations, movements, or forces. Often used for armies, businesses, teams, and national power. Implies growth in both size and strength.

Examples

1. 这支队伍在战斗中不断壮大。 This team grew stronger and stronger through the fighting.
2. 企业经过十年发展已经壮大起来。 After ten years of development, the company has grown substantially.
3. 我们要壮大科研力量推动创新。 We must strengthen our research capabilities to drive innovation.

Usage Guide

Context: organizations, military, business

Tone: positive

Do Say

• 革命力量逐步壮大起来。(The revolutionary forces gradually grew stronger.)
• 公司计划壮大海外业务团队。(The company plans to strengthen its overseas business team.)

Don't Say

• 我的身体壮大了 — use 强壮 or 健壮 for personal physical strength; 壮大 is for organizations

Origin & History

壮 (strong) + 大 (big)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal