- 外彊中乾 wàiqiángzhōnggān tough outside but weak inside(variant form) strong in appearance but weak in reality; appearing powerful but lacking substance
- 康彊 kāngqiáng healthy and strong(variant form) healthy and robust in physical condition
- 彊干弱枝 qiánggànruòzhī strengthen the center and weaken the localsto consolidate the power of the central authority while diminishing the influence of local branches or regional powers
- 彊弩之末 qiángnǔzhīmò spent forcean arrow at the end of its flight; a force that has exhausted its momentum and is no longer effective
- 彊韧 qiángrèn tough and strong(variant form) strong and resilient; possessing great physical or mental endurance
- 抑彊扶弱 yìqiángfúruò curb the strong and help the weak(variant form) to restrain the powerful and assist the downtrodden
- 民富国彊 mínfùguóqiáng prosperous people and a strong nation(variant form) the people are affluent and the country is powerful
- 牵彊 qiānqiǎng far-fetched(variant form) to strain a point or provide a forced explanation; lacking logic or conviction