Chinese
qiángliè
Meaning: strong; intense; violent
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

強烈
強
烈
强烈
强
烈

Example sentences

When the earthquake occurred, we felt strong vibrations.
強烈的陽光晃得我睜不開眼。
强烈的阳光晃得我睁不开眼。
The strong sunlight is so dazzling that I can't keep my eyes open.
這兩種顏色的對比非常強烈。
这两种颜色的对比非常强烈。
The contrast between these two colors is very strong.
這項政策引起了民眾強烈的反彈。
这项政策引起了民众强烈的反弹。
This policy caused a strong backlash from the public.
這次強烈地震毀壞了許多古老建築。
这次强烈地震毁坏了许多古老建筑。
This strong earthquake destroyed many ancient buildings.
這對兄弟的性格形成了強烈的反差。
这对兄弟的性格形成了强烈的反差。
The characters of these two brothers formed a strong contrast.
鎂在空氣中燃燒時會發出強烈的白光。
镁在空气中燃烧时会发出强烈的白光。
Magnesium emits a strong white light when burning in air.
那隻被救回的山貓仍保有強烈的野性。
那只被救回的山猫仍保有强烈的野性。
The rescued wildcat still retains a strong wild nature.
氣象局預報強烈颱風即將來襲。
气象局预报强烈台风即将来袭。
The weather bureau predicts a strong typhoon will strike soon.
他的提議遭到了強烈的反對。
他的提议遭到了强烈的反对。
His proposal met with strong opposition.

Usage Notes

Describes physical forces, emotions, or contrasts that are very powerful or sharp.

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