强烈 qiángliè strong
strong; intense
How to remember 强烈: 强 strong + 烈 fiery = strong.
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How it is used
- Strong/intense, for feelings, reactions, and stimuli: 强烈反对 (qiángliè fǎnduì) strongly oppose; 强烈的阳光 intense sunlight.
- Pairs with emotions, demands, contrasts, light/smell - things felt intensely.
- Contrast 强大 (powerful in scale); 强烈 is intensity of feeling or sensation.
Example sentences
- 这朵花散发出强烈的香味。 Zhè duǒhuā sànfāchū qiángliè de xiāngwèi.This flower gives off a strong fragrance.
- 我没有强烈的欲望去学习。 Wǒ méiyǒu qiángliè de yùwàng qù xuéxí.I don't feel like studying.
- 我强烈反对妥协 Wǒ qiángliè fǎnduì tuǒxiéI'm strongly opposed to a compromise.