Meaning and Usage
"强大" (qiángdà) is an adjective used to describe something or someone that is powerful, strong, or influential. It often refers to entities like companies, countries, or personal qualities such as willpower.
Common Contexts
It is frequently used in contexts involving strength in competition, military power, or personal determination. For example, a "强大的公司" means a company with strong market influence, while "强大的意志力" refers to strong willpower.
Collocations
- 强大的力量: powerful force, used to emphasize physical or metaphorical strength.
- 强大的军队: powerful army, common in political or historical contexts.
- 强大的支持: strong support, often used in social or organizational contexts.
Usage Notes
"强大" is more formal and often used in written or formal spoken Chinese. It differs from "强壮" which usually describes physical robustness of a person or animal. Avoid confusing "强大" with "强烈" which relates to intensity of feelings or sensations.