zang1 koeng4增強增强
Jyutpingzang1 koeng4
Yalejāng kèuhng
Definition
To strengthen, enhance, or reinforce.
neutralhealthwork
How it's used
Focuses on abstract qualities or capabilities rather than physical objects. It is frequently paired with nouns related to health, ability, or systemic power. Unlike 加強 which is more versatile and can apply to physical structures or general plans, 增強 implies an internal boost or an increase in potency.
Examples
Exercising more can strengthen your physical condition.
How do you strengthen your competitiveness?
Related words
Common phrases
strengthen immunity
boost confidence
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physically reinforcing an object, such as adding support beams to a wall; use 加固 or 加強 instead.
Grammar color guide
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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.
