强烈

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 我强烈反对这个提议。▶ —
   I strongly oppose this proposal.
2. 阳光十分强烈。▶ —
   The sunlight is very intense.

Collocations

Mnemonic

强 qiáng "strong" + 烈 liè "fierce": strong and fierce, i.e. intense, vehement. Contrasts with 微弱 (faint).

Related

Quick check

1. What is a subtle difference between 强烈 and 激烈?

   • 强烈 = intensity of degree; 激烈 = fierceness of clash
   • identical
   • 强烈 = color; 激烈 = taste
   • 强烈 = speed