adjective HSK 4
Traditional 強壯
strong · sturdy · robust · muscular
Meaning
强壮 describes physical strength and robustness, typically referring to a person or animal's strong, healthy, and well-built body. It emphasizes visible physical power and muscularity rather than inner strength or mental fortitude.
Usage
Commonly used to describe people with athletic or muscular builds, particularly men, as well as animals like horses or oxen. It carries positive connotations of health and vitality. Often appears in contexts discussing physical fitness, body type, or physical capability.
Examples
- 01他经常锻炼，身体很强壮。, .He exercises regularly, so his body is very strong.
- 02这匹马看起来非常强壮。.This horse looks extremely strong.
Characters
Common collocations
- 身体强壮strong body/physique
- 强壮有力strong and powerful
- 变得强壮to become strong
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters reinforce the concept of strength: 强 originally depicted a beetle (considered strong), while 壮 combines 士 (scholar/warrior) with 爿 (bed/plank), suggesting a person of strong stature.