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硬朗 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
硬朗yìnglangrobustHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #25137, Very Hard
硬朗yìnglanghealthyHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #25137, Very Hard
yìnglang(ying4lang5) T4
  1. 1robust
  2. 2healthy
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March 24, 2026

硬朗yìnglang(ying4lang5)

The term '硬朗' (yìnglǎng) describes someone or something that is robust, strong, and healthy, often referring to physical condition. It is commonly used to describe the vitality of individuals, particularly older adults, who exhibit good health and an active lifestyle.

Strokes22Frequency#25137DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, being '硬朗' is often associated with longevity and a positive outlook on aging, reflecting the societal respect for elders who maintain their health and activity.

Memory Tip

Imagine a strong tree (硬) standing tall in a storm, its branches (朗) reaching out boldly. The character 硬 (yìng) signifies 'hard' or 'strong', and 朗 (lǎng) suggests brightness or clarity, together depicting someone who is robust and full of life.

Meanings of 硬朗

yìnglang(ying4lang5)
1robust
2healthy
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About 硬朗

硬朗Simplified
22Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 硬朗

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强壮 (qiángzhuàng) - use '硬朗' when emphasizing vitality and health, while '强壮' focuses more on physical strength and muscularity.

Usage Notes

When using '硬朗', ensure that it is in a positive context, as it emphasizes strength and vitality. It is typically informal and can be used in conversations about health or fitness. Be careful not to confuse it with similar terms that may imply weakness.

HSK Study Tips

Although '硬朗' is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance vocabulary related to health and physicality. Students at this level should focus on the nuances of describing health and vitality, connecting with other health-related terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '硬朗' with '坚强' (jiānqiáng), which means strong but typically refers to emotional strength. An incorrect use could be saying '他很坚强' when describing physical health; the correct term here would be '他很硬朗'.

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Component Characters

硬yìnghard
HSK 512 strokes石
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朗lǎngclear
10 strokes月
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How to say robust in Chinese

“robust” in Chinese is硬朗yìnglang

The term '硬朗' (yìnglǎng) describes someone or something that is robust, strong, and healthy, often referring to physical condition. It is commonly used to describe the vitality of individuals, particularly older adults, who exhibit good health and an active lifestyle.

When to use 硬朗

When using '硬朗', ensure that it is in a positive context, as it emphasizes strength and vitality. It is typically informal and can be used in conversations about health or fitness. Be careful not to confuse it with similar terms that may imply weakness.

硬朗 or something close to it

强壮 (qiángzhuàng) - use '硬朗' when emphasizing vitality and health, while '强壮' focuses more on physical strength and muscularity.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse '硬朗' with '坚强' (jiānqiáng), which means strong but typically refers to emotional strength. An incorrect use could be saying '他很坚强' when describing physical health; the correct term here would be '他很硬朗'.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 硬朗

'硬朗' typically refers to physical strength, but it can also imply a vigorous spirit. For mental strength, other terms might be more appropriate.

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