强 (qiáng)

强 means strong, powerful, or capable. It is used to describe physical strength, ability, national power, or superiority in comparison. It is the opposite of 弱 (ruò, weak). It can also mean to be better than or surpass.

Meanings

[adjective] Strong; powerful; capable.
[adjective] Superior; better than (in comparison).

Example Sentences

他的身体很强壮。 Tā de shēntǐ hěn qiángzhuàng. His body is very strong.

她的英语比我强多了。 Tā de Yīngyǔ bǐ wǒ qiáng duō le. Her English is much better than mine.

中国的经济越来越强。 Zhōngguó de jīngjì yuèlái yuè qiáng. China's economy is getting stronger and stronger.

要有坚强的意志。 Yào yǒu jiānqiáng de yìzhì. One must have a strong will.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
强大	powerful, mighty
强壮	physically strong, robust
坚强	strong-willed, resilient
增强	to strengthen, enhance
比...强	better than, stronger than

Memory Hook

强 contains bow (弓) and a worm-like shape suggesting tension and force. Picture a tightly drawn bow, full of stored power. Anything 强 has that same coiled, ready strength.