Writing
强劲 (qiáng jìng) — how to say "strong" in Chinese
强劲
Strong, powerful
adjective
Character composition
强
strong
劲
strength, power
Radicals / Keys
弓
Bow
#57 · gōng · 3 strokes
力
Power
#19 · lì · 2 strokes
Collocations
强劲的对手
qiángjìng de duìshǒu
powerful opponent
Examples
这个国家的经济增长强劲。
This country's economic growth is strong.
经济强劲。
The economy is strong.
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Frequently asked questions
Strong in Mandarin Chinese
"strong" in Chinese is 强劲 (qiáng jìng).
What does 强劲 mean in English?
强劲 (qiáng jìng) means "Strong, powerful".
How is 强劲 pronounced?
It is pronounced qiáng jìng (written as qiang jing, qiangjing). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "strong" in Chinese characters?
It is written 强劲: 强 has 12 strokes, 劲 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 强劲?
强劲 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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