壮 zhuàng to strengthen; strong; robust

Made up of [士 shì bachelor; scholar; first class military rank ]
Alternative traditional form of character: 壯
Made with 6 strokes.

Origin from 'impressive' and 'scholar/warrior' also the name of the Zhuang minority people renowned for military skills

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Also uses 士 shì component: 吉 jí (lucky) 声 shēng (sound) ; 志 zhì (aspiration)

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Pronunciation

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Proverbs

老当益壮 lǎo dāng yì zhuàng Remaining vigorous, skillful and healthy in old age.