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    Describing 'strong' with 强 (qiáng)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    越来越 + 强

    Explanation

    强 (qiáng) means "strong," "powerful," or "superior." It is used to describe physical strength, ability, or intensity. Common collocations include 很强 (very strong), 强大 (powerful), and 越来越强 (becoming stronger and stronger). Its opposite is 弱 (ruò, weak).

    Examples

    • 她的记忆力很强，看一遍就能记住。

      tā de jìyìlì hěn qiáng, kàn yí biàn jiù néng jì zhù.

      She has a very strong memory; she can remember things after seeing them just once.

    • 今年的对手很强，我们必须好好准备。

      jīnnián de duìshǒu hěn qiáng, wǒmen bìxū hǎohāo zhǔnbèi.

      This year's opponents are very strong; we must prepare well.

    • 风越来越强，出门记得穿厚一点。

      fēng yuè lái yuè qiáng, chūmén jìde chuān hòu yìdiǎn.

      The wind is getting stronger and stronger; remember to dress warmly when you go out.

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