Definition
强烈 describes strong, intense internal or subjective phenomena — feelings, light, opinions, reactions. 激烈 (jī liè) is for fierce competition, debate, or fighting; 猛烈 (měng liè) for violent natural forces like wind or fire. 剧烈 (jù liè) focuses on violent physical movements or acute pain.
adjective
strongintensepowerful (of feelings, light, reactions, opinions, etc.)
Examples
- 强烈。Tā duì yīnyuè yǒu qiáng liè de xìngqù.He has a strong interest in music.
- 强烈。Jīntiān zhōngwǔ de qiáng liè yángguāng ràng wǒ zhēng bù kāi yǎn.The intense sunlight at noon today made it impossible for me to open my eyes.
- 强烈。Wǒmen qiáng liè fǎnduì zhège jìhuà.We strongly oppose this plan.
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