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March 24, 2026
强烈(強烈)qiángliè(qiang2lie4)
The word 强烈 (qiángliè) describes something that is very strong or intense, often used in contexts such as emotions, opinions, or physical sensations. It can convey a sense of forcefulness or violence, making it suitable for expressing powerful feelings or reactions.
Frequency#2809DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing 强烈 emotions is often seen as a sign of authenticity and passion, particularly in art and literature. This word might often be encountered in discussions about social issues, where strong opinions are prevalent.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'strong' (强) person lifting weights with 'intensity' (烈). The character 强 has a strong person on the left, while 烈 looks like flames, symbolizing intensity. Picture this strong person surrounded by intense flames, making their strength even more pronounced.
Meanings of 强烈
qiángliè(qiang2lie4)
1intense
2(violently) strong
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About 强烈
强烈Simplified
強烈Traditional
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#2809Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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Quick Contrast
强 (qiáng) vs 劲 (jìn) — use 强烈 for intensity in emotions or sensations, while 劲 often refers to strength in physical contexts.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'strong' (强) person lifting weights with 'intensity' (烈). The character 强 has a strong person on the left, while 烈 looks like flames, symbolizing intensity. Picture this strong person surrounded by intense flames, making their strength even more pronounced.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone; 强 (qiáng) is the second tone and 烈 (liè) is the fourth tone, which can lead to mispronunciation. It's often used in formal writing and discussions about strong feelings, so avoid using it casually among friends. Common collocations include 强烈的反对 (strong opposition) and 强烈的情感 (intense emotion).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 强烈 connects to other descriptive words that express degrees of intensity or strength. Students should focus on using it in various sentence structures to convey nuanced meanings, especially in discussions about feelings or opinions.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing 强烈 emotions is often seen as a sign of authenticity and passion, particularly in art and literature. This word might often be encountered in discussions about social issues, where strong opinions are prevalent.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mix up 强烈 with similar words like 强 (strong) and 很强 (very strong), leading to incorrect phrases such as '我很强烈' instead of '我有强烈的感觉'. Remember, 强烈 is used for intensity, not just strength.
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Grammar Patterns of 强烈
强烈 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他们____感受到他们的宗教信仰与政治体制不相称。
They feel strongly that their religion is incompatible with the political system.
Example Sentences for 强烈 (10)
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他们强烈感受到他们的宗教信仰与政治体制不相称。
tā mén qiáng liè gǎn shòu dào tā mén de zōng jiào xìn yǎng yǔ zhèng zhì tǐ zhì bù xiāng chēng。
They feel strongly that their religion is incompatible with the political system.
2
他强烈地感受到这件作品的美学价值。
tā qiáng liè dì gǎn shòu dào zhè jiàn zuò pǐn de měi xué jià zhí。
He responded very strongly to the aesthetic of this particular work.
3
这一决定激起了妇女和人权组织的强烈愤慨。
zhè yī jué dìng jī qǐ le fù nǚ hé rén quán zǔ zhī de qiáng liè fèn kǎi。
The decision provoked outrage from women and human rights groups.
4
嘲笑声的背后潜伏着一种越来越强烈的不安。
cháo xiào shēng de bèi hòu qián fú zháo yī zhǒng yuè lái yuè qiáng liè de bù ān。
Behind the mocking laughter lurks a growing sense of unease.
5
他强烈要求保留北大西洋公约组织以维护和平。
tā qiáng liè yào qiú bǎo liú běi dà xī yáng gōng yuē zǔ zhī yǐ wéi hù hé píng。
He argues strongly for retention of NATO as a guarantee of peace.
6
心头涌起一阵强烈的感情，模糊了他的判断力。
xīn tóu yǒng qǐ yī zhèn qiáng liè de gǎn qíng， ， mó hū le tā de pàn duàn。
Writing is a good tool for discharging overwhelming feelings.
9
他强烈批评那些无视莎士比亚的自诩为教育专家的人。
tā qiáng liè pī píng nà xiē wú shì suō shì bǐ yà de zì xǔ wéi jiào yù zhuān jiā de rén。
He fiercely criticised self-styled educational experts for ignoring Shakespeare.
10
很多人喜欢富有挑战性的工作所带来的强烈的精神刺激。
hěn duō rén xǐ huān fù yǒu tiāo zhàn xìng de gōng zuò suǒ dài lái de qiáng liè de jīng shén cì jī。
Many enjoy the mental stimulation of a challenging job.
Cultural Notes for 强烈
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, expressing 强烈 emotions is often seen as a sign of authenticity and passion, particularly in art and literature. This word might often be encountered in discussions about social issues, where strong opinions are prevalent.
Frequently Asked Questions about 强烈
Yes, you can use 强烈 to describe strong flavors, but it's more common to use it for emotions or abstract concepts.
Yes, 强烈 has a more formal connotation and is often used in written contexts, while 很强 is more colloquial.
You can say '我对这个问题有强烈的看法' (I have a strong opinion on this issue).
