koeng4 zong3強壯强壮
Jyutpingkoeng4 zong3
Yalekèuhng jong
Definition
Physically strong, sturdy, and well-built.
neutralbodyhealth
How it's used
Focuses specifically on physical robustness and health rather than mental or abstract strength. It is frequently used to describe children who are growing well or adults with a solid, muscular build. While it implies health, it leans more towards the visual aspect of being well built compared to the more general term 健康.
Examples
He has been very sturdy since he was a little kid.
You eat so much, are you any stronger yet?
Related words
Common phrases
physically strong and healthy
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe abstract concepts like a strong economy or a strong argument, as it is strictly reserved for physical bodies. For non physical strength, use 勁 or 強 instead.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
