Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Prosperous and powerful: "Phú cường" describes a state of being both wealthy/affluent (phú) and strong/powerful (cường). It is a classical, literary term often used in formal or historical contexts to describe a nation or entity.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Xây dựng một nước phú cường. (To build a prosperous and powerful country.)
  • Mục tiêu của triều đại là một quốc gia phú cường. (The dynasty's goal was a prosperous and powerful nation.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is considered classical (từ cũ) and is primarily used in formal writing, historical texts, political rhetoric, or poetic language to evoke an ideal state of national development.
• It functions as a compound adjective, where "phú" (rich, prosperous) and "cường" (strong, powerful) are inseparable in this specific, fixed expression.

Variants and Related Words

• Phồn vinh (adj): Flourishing, thriving (often used in "đất nước phồn vinh" - a flourishing country). This term emphasizes prosperity and vibrancy more than raw power.
• Hùng cường (adj): Mighty, powerful (emphasizes strength and might, e.g., "một dân tộc hùng cường" - a mighty people). It focuses more on the "cường" aspect.
• Giàu mạnh (adj): Rich and strong. This is a more modern and common synonym for "phú cường".

Synonyms

• Thịnh vượng và hùng mạnh: Prosperous and mighty.
• Giàu có và cường thịnh: Wealthy and powerful/flourishing.

Related Idioms/Phrases

• Quốc thái dân an: The country is prosperous and the people are at peace. This is a related four-character idiom describing an ideal state of peace and prosperity.
• Phú quốc cường binh: To enrich the state and strengthen the military (a classical political concept). This phrase expands on the ideas within "phú cường".

1. (từ cũ) Prosperous and poweful
   • Xây dựng một nước phú cường
     To build a prosperous and powerful country