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How to Write 彊 (jiàng) — Meaning “Strong; powerful (traditional variant)”

jiàng 16 strokes Radical: 弓

彊 (jiàng) means "Strong; powerful (traditional variant)" in Chinese. It has 16 strokes with the radical 弓.

Rated 3.8/5 in difficulty (challenging).

Appears in 3+ common words including 勉彊 (miǎn jiàng), 顽彊 (wán jiàng), 增彊 (zēng jiàng).

Due to its 16 strokes, Hanzi Writer's error detection shows 彊 requires focused practice — most learners need 10+ attempts for consistent accuracy.

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How to Write 彊

The character 彊 (jiàng) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 弓 is one of its key components.

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What Does jiàng (彊) Mean in Chinese?

彊 means Strong; powerful (traditional variant).

Character Data

Character彊
Pinyinjiàng (jiang)
MeaningStrong; powerful (traditional variant)
Strokes16
Radical弓
Difficulty3.8/5

Origin of 彊

彊 is a compound character formed from the radical 弓 (bow, symbol of strength) and the phonetic component 畺 (jiāng), which originally depicted a boundary marked by fields. Together, they evoke the idea of a powerful bow that defines a strong boundary, reinforcing the meaning 'strong' or 'powerful.'

💡 Memory Tip: Imagine a mighty bow (弓) so strong that when you draw it, it creates an invisible force field (畺) around you, making you invincible — that's 彊 (jiàng).

Common Words with 彊

勉彊 miǎn jiàng
reluctant; to force (traditional variant)
顽彊 wán jiàng
Tenacious; indomitable.
增彊 zēng jiàng
strengthen

Example Sentences

不要勉彊自己。

bú yào miǎn jiàng zì jǐ

Don't force yourself.

他的意志很顽彊。

tā de yì zhì hěn wán jiàng

His will is very tenacious.

运动可以增彊体质。

yùn dòng kě yǐ zēng jiàng tǐ zhì

Exercise can strengthen your physique.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 彊

彊 is made up of the radical 弓 (bow) on the left, which represents strength, and 畺 (boundary) on the right, which gives a hint to the pronunciation. Together they suggest the idea of a strong or powerful boundary.

Characters with Radical 弓

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