强壮 (qiáng zhuàng) — strong, sturdy, robust; to strengthen, to build up (one's body)

Definition

Describes a strong, sturdy body or physique (people, animals). Unlike 健壮 or 茁壮, it focuses on physical power rather than health or growth; 雄厚 and 强劲 describe abstract strength, not bodies.

strongsturdyrobustto strengthento build up (one's body)

Examples

  • 强壮
    Tā shēn tǐ hěn qiáng zhuàng, hěn shǎo shēng bìng.
    He has a strong body and rarely gets sick.
  • 强壮
    Jiān chí duàn liàn kě yǐ qiáng zhuàng jī ròu.
    Consistent exercise can strengthen muscles.
  • 强壮
    Zhè pǐ mǎ fēi cháng qiáng zhuàng, néng pǎo hěn yuǎn.
    This horse is very sturdy and can run very far.

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