茁壮

zhuózhuàng

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"茁壮" describes something growing vigorously, healthily, and robustly. It is often used for plants, children, or organizations to emphasize strong and healthy development.

Common Collocations

  • 茁壮成长 (grow strong and healthy): used for living things like plants and children.
  • 茁壮发展 (develop robustly): used for companies or projects.

Usage Notes

"茁壮" conveys a positive, energetic growth state. It is more formal and literary than simply saying "strong" or "healthy." When describing people, it often implies good physical condition and vitality. Avoid using it for abstract concepts unrelated to growth or development.

Common Confusions

Do not confuse "茁壮" with "强壮" (strong, muscular). "强壮" focuses more on physical strength, while "茁壮" emphasizes healthy growth and thriving condition.

Example Sentences

小树苗在阳光下茁壮成长。

Xiǎo shùmiáo zài yángguāng xià zhuózhuàng chéngzhǎng.

The saplings are growing strong and healthy under the sunlight.

孩子们在良好的环境中茁壮成长。

Háizimen zài liánghǎo de huánjìng zhōng zhuózhuàng chéngzhǎng.

Children grow up strong and healthy in a good environment.

这家公司在市场竞争中茁壮发展。

Zhè jiā gōngsī zài shìchǎng jìngzhēng zhōng zhuózhuàng fāzhǎn.

This company is thriving and developing strongly in the market competition.