富强

fù qiáng
Meaning: prosperous and powerful (often national)

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富强 (fù qiáng)

富强 (fù qiáng) is a compound noun meaning 'prosperous and powerful', most commonly used to describe a nation or society that is both economically wealthy (富) and militarily or politically strong (强). The character 富 conveys abundance, wealth, and material well-being, while 强 signifies strength, power, resilience, and influence. Together, they form an inseparable collocation rooted in modern Chinese political and social discourse — especially in slogans, official documents, and patriotic rhetoric.

The term carries strong positive connotations and is often paired with words like 国家 (guójiā, 'nation'), 民族 (mínzú, 'ethnic group'), or 社会 (shèhuì, 'society'). It reflects a holistic ideal: prosperity without strength risks vulnerability; strength without prosperity lacks sustainability. Though occasionally used metaphorically (e.g., for a company or institution), its dominant usage remains national-level, evoking visions of comprehensive national rejuvenation and global standing.

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