adjective HSK 4
Traditional 壯
strong · robust · magnificent · to strengthen
Meaning
壮 describes physical strength, robustness, or magnificence. It can refer to a person's physique, the grandeur of scenery, or the impressive scale of something. As a verb, it means to strengthen or make something more robust.
Usage
壮 is commonly used in literary or formal contexts to describe impressive physical strength or grand scenery. In everyday speech, it often appears in compound words like 强壮 (strong) or 壮观 (magnificent). It's less common as a standalone word in casual conversation compared to its compounds.
Examples
- 01他的身体很强壮，每天都去健身房锻炼。, .His body is very strong; he goes to the gym to exercise every day.
- 02长城的景色非常壮观，让人印象深刻。, .The scenery of the Great Wall is very magnificent and leaves a deep impression.
Common collocations
- 壮丽magnificent, splendid
- 壮大to expand, to grow stronger
- 壮年prime of life
- 壮志great ambition
Antonyms
Origin
The traditional form 壯 combines 士 (warrior, scholar) with 爿 (bed/plank), originally suggesting a strong warrior or robust person. The simplified form 壮 uses 士 (warrior) over 丬, retaining the concept of strength.