强

• 拼音: qiáng
• 汉字拆解: 强 = 弓 (bow) + 虽 (though, phonetic component); simplified from 強, suggesting the tension of a drawn bow

含义

Strong; powerful; capable. Describes someone or something with great strength, ability, or intensity.

Extremely versatile adjective. Used for physical strength (身体很强), ability (能力很强), intensity (风很强), and competitiveness (比他强). Can function as a comparative (我比你强 = I'm better than you). Also appears in many compounds: 强大, 强烈, 坚强, 增强.

例句

1. 他的学习能力特别强，什么都学得很快。
2. 今天的风太强了，我差点儿站不稳。
3. 你的中文比我强多了。

用法指南

语境: comparisons, descriptions, everyday

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 她的工作能力很强。(Her work ability is very strong.)
• 这个队的实力比那个队强。(This team's strength is greater than that team's.)

错误说法

• 这个菜的味道很强。(Don't use 强 for taste intensity — say 浓 (strong/rich) or 重 (heavy) for flavour.)

起源与历史

强 is simplified from 強. The traditional form contains 弓 (bow) and 虫 (insect/creature), possibly suggesting a creature as tough as a drawn bow — full of tension and power.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal