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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
壮大zhuàngdàto expandHSK 7, unknown, 9 strokes, rank #17560, Very Hard
壮大zhuàngdàto strengthenHSK 7, unknown, 9 strokes, rank #17560, Very Hard
zhuàngdà(zhuang4da4)zhuang da T4
  1. 1to expand
  2. 2to strengthen
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March 24, 2026

壮大(壯大)zhuàngdà(zhuang4da4)

壮大 (zhuàngdà) means to expand or strengthen, often used in contexts involving growth, development, or enhancement of an organization, idea, or physical entity. It conveys a sense of making something larger or more powerful, commonly found in discussions about businesses, communities, or personal capabilities.

Strokes9Frequency#17560DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of 壮大 is often linked to collective efforts, such as community development or national strength, emphasizing harmony and collective growth rather than individual success.

Memory tip

Think of 壮 (zhuàng) as 'strong' with the radical for 'strength' and 大 (dà) meaning 'big.' Imagine a giant, strong tree growing larger and more robust over time, symbolizing expansion and strength.

Meanings of 壮大

zhuàngdà(zhuang4da4)
1to expand
2to strengthen
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壮大Simplified
壯大Traditional
9Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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壮丽 (zhuànglì) vs 壮大 (zhuàngdà): use 壮丽 for describing something as magnificent or grand in appearance, while 壮大 emphasizes growth or strengthening.

Usage Notes

Be aware that 壮大 is more formal and often used in written contexts, such as business reports or speeches. A common mistake is using it in casual conversation, where simpler terms like '大' (big) might be more appropriate. Note the correct tones: 壮 (4th tone), 大 (4th tone).

HSK Study Tips

Although 壮大 is not an HSK word, students at HSK 4 should focus on recognizing how it relates to other words about growth and strength, such as 增加 (zēngjiā, to increase) and 强大 (qiángdà, powerful). Understanding these connections will enhance vocabulary retention.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse 壮大 with related but less formal terms like 强 (qiáng, strong) or 大 (dà, big). For instance, saying '我想让这个项目变得强大' (wǒ xiǎng ràng zhège xiàngmù biàn dé qiáng) is incorrect; instead, use '我想让这个项目壮大' (wǒ xiǎng ràng zhège xiàngmù zhuàngdà).

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Component characters

壮zhuàngZhuang ethnic group of Guangxi, the PRC's second most numerous ethnic group
HSK 76 strokes士
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大dàbig
HSK 13 strokes大
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How to say to expand in Chinese

“to expand” in Chinese is壮大zhuàngdà

壮大 (zhuàngdà) means to expand or strengthen, often used in contexts involving growth, development, or enhancement of an organization, idea, or physical entity. It conveys a sense of making something larger or more powerful, commonly found in discussions about businesses, communities, or personal capabilities.

When to use 壮大

Be aware that 壮大 is more formal and often used in written contexts, such as business reports or speeches. A common mistake is using it in casual conversation, where simpler terms like '大' (big) might be more appropriate. Note the correct tones: 壮 (4th tone), 大 (4th tone).

壮大 or something close to it

壮丽 (zhuànglì) vs 壮大 (zhuàngdà): use 壮丽 for describing something as magnificent or grand in appearance, while 壮大 emphasizes growth or strengthening.

What learners get wrong

Learners sometimes confuse 壮大 with related but less formal terms like 强 (qiáng, strong) or 大 (dà, big). For instance, saying '我想让这个项目变得强大' (wǒ xiǎng ràng zhège xiàngmù biàn dé qiáng) is incorrect; instead, use '我想让这个项目壮大' (wǒ xiǎng ràng zhège xiàngmù zhuàngdà).

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