强劲

強勁

qiángjìng

adjective HSK 7-9 #10,855

Meanings

1 strong; powerful; forceful
2 robust; vigorous (of growth, wind, momentum)

Characters

strong; powerful

strong; forceful; sturdy

Both characters mean 'strong' — doubling the force. 劲 is pronounced jìng (4th tone) here, not jìn, which means 'energy/enthusiasm.'

Examples

今年经济增长势头强劲。

Jīnnián jīngjì zēngzhǎng shìtóu qiángjìng.

The momentum of economic growth is strong this year.

强劲的北风吹了一整天。

Qiángjìng de běifēng chuīle yìzhěngtiān.

A strong north wind blew all day.

Tips

mistakes

Don't confuse the two pronunciations of 劲: jìng (strong/forceful, as in 强劲, 刚劲) vs. jìn (energy/enthusiasm, as in 干劲, 使劲, 没劲). Same character, different tones, different meanings.

Stroke Order

强 qiáng

劲 jìn