富强 fùqiáng rich and powerful
How to remember 富强: 富 wealthy + 强 strong = rich and powerful.
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How it is used
- Prosperous and strong - almost always of a nation: 国家富强 (guójiā fùqiáng) the country is prosperous and powerful.
- A political/aspirational word (it heads the core socialist values list); not used for an individual's wealth.
- Contrast 富裕 (fùyù), which describes personal or household affluence.