HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
强 — strong
- Reading
- qiáng
- Meaning
- strong; powerful; better
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
强 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is qiáng and it means strong; powerful; better. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
强 appears in everyday chinese words such as 强 (strong, powerful, better), 加强 (strengthen; enhance) and 坚强 (strong, firm, staunch).
Chinese words containing 强
Frequently asked questions
What does 强 mean in Chinese?
强 means strong; powerful; better in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 强 read?
强 is read qiáng. Reading it inside real words — 强 and 加强 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 强 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 强 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 强 in a word?
A common word containing 强 is 强 (qiáng) — "strong, powerful, better". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 强 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 强 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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