Definition
女强人 literally means 'strong woman', but it specifically refers to a woman who is highly successful in her career, often in a male-dominated field. The term can carry subtle social connotations — admiration for her accomplishments, but sometimes a hint that she is too assertive or less 'feminine' by traditional standards. It's not a simple neutral equivalent of 'career woman'; the cultural weight matters.
n.
a successful career woman (often with connotations of strength and capability in a male-dominated environment)
Examples
- 女强人。Tā shì yí wèi fēicháng chūsè de nǚ qiáng rén.She is a very outstanding career woman.
- 女强人。Hěn duō rén juéde nǚ qiáng rén hěn nán jiāngù jiātíng hé shìyè.Many people think that a career woman finds it hard to balance family and career.
- 女强人。Zhè běn zázhì cǎifǎng le wǔ wèi zhīmíng de nǚ qiáng rén.This magazine interviewed five well-known career women.
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