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    Expressing 'strong' or 'robust' with 强劲 (qiángjìng)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    强劲 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    强劲 (qiángjìng) means "strong," "robust," or "powerful" and is used to describe forceful momentum, performance, or growth. It is more emphatic and formal than 强 (qiáng) alone. It commonly appears in economic and sports contexts, such as 强劲的增长 (robust growth) or 强劲的表现 (strong performance).

    Examples

    • 今年公司的业绩增长非常强劲。

      jīnnián gōngsī de yèjì zēngzhǎng fēicháng qiángjìng.

      The company's performance growth has been very strong this year.

    • 这位运动员展现出了强劲的实力。

      zhè wèi yùndòngyuán zhǎnxiàn chūle qiángjìng de shílì.

      This athlete demonstrated formidable strength.

    • 中国经济保持着强劲的发展势头。

      zhōngguó jīngjì bǎochízhe qiángjìng de fāzhǎn shìtóu.

      China's economy maintains a strong momentum of development.

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