强壮 qiángzhuàng strong
strong; sturdy; robust
How to remember 强壮: 强 strong + 壮 big = strong.
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How it is used
- Physically strong / robust (of body): 身体强壮 (shēntǐ qiángzhuàng) physically strong, 强壮的年轻人 (a sturdy young man).
- Specifically bodily strength and健康的体格.
- Distinguish from 坚强 (jiānqiáng, mentally strong/resilient) and 强大 (qiángdà, powerful of forces/nations).
Example sentences
- 他看起来健康强壮。 Tā kànqǐlái jiànkāng qiángzhuàng.He appears to be strong and healthy.
- 汤姆是个很强壮的人。 Tāngmǔ shì gè hěn qiángzhuàng de rén.Tom is a strong guy.