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    Expressing 'strong' or 'intense' with 强烈 (qiángliè)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    强烈 + 的 + Noun / 强烈 + Verb

    Explanation

    强烈 (qiángliè) means "strong," "intense," or "fierce" and is used to describe powerful emotions, reactions, or physical forces. It is more emphatic than 强 alone and is commonly used in formal contexts. For example, 强烈反对 means "to strongly oppose" and 强烈影响 means "intense impact."

    Examples

    • 台风带来了强烈的风雨,很多航班被取消了。

      táifēng dàilái le qiángliè de fēngyǔ, hěnduō hángbān bèi qǔxiāo le.

      The typhoon brought fierce wind and rain, and many flights were canceled.

    • 居民们强烈要求政府改善社区的交通状况。

      jūmínmen qiángliè yāoqiú zhèngfǔ gǎishàn shèqū de jiāotōng zhuàngkuàng.

      Residents strongly demanded that the government improve the community's transportation situation.

    • 这部电影给我留下了强烈的印象。

      zhè bù diànyǐng gěi wǒ liúxià le qiángliè de yìnxiàng.

      This movie left a strong impression on me.

    • 台风带来了强烈的风雨,很多航班被取消了。

      táifēng dàilái le qiángliè de fēngyǔ, hěn duō hángbān bèi qǔxiāo le.

      The typhoon brought strong wind and rain, and many flights were canceled.

    • 居民们强烈要求政府改善社区的交通状况。

      jūmínmen qiángliè yāoqiú zhèngfǔ gǎishàn shèqū de jiāotōng zhuàngkuàng.

      Residents strongly demanded that the government improve the community's traffic conditions.

    • 这部电影给我留下了强烈的印象。

      zhè bù diànyǐng gěi wǒ liúxià le qiángliè de yìnxiàng.

      This movie left a strong impression on me.

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