Chinese word

强调

Pronunciation

Pinyinqiáng diào

Meaning

  • verbemphasize

Example

我想强调这一点。wǒ xiǎng qiáng diào zhè yì diǎn

I want to emphasize this point.

Illustration for 强调 (emphasize)

More examples

老师经常在课上强调遵守规则的重要性。lǎo shī jīng cháng zài kè shàng qiáng diào zūn shǒu guī zé de zhòng yào xìng

The teacher often emphasizes the importance of following rules in class.

Core concept

Put a clear spotlight on one point, making it the part others should notice and remember.

Common phrases

  • 反复强调fǎn fù qiáng diào

    repeatedly emphasize

  • 强调要点qiáng diào yào diǎn

    emphasize key points

  • 强调责任qiáng diào zé rèn

    emphasize responsibility

Similar words

突出tū chū: Causing a feature or point to stand out clearly.
着重zhuó zhòng: Putting most attention and effort into a particular point or aspect.
注重zhù zhòng: Keeping attention on a particular aspect and treating it as important in practice.
重视zhòng shì: Considering a matter important enough to deserve serious attention.

Definition in Chinese

通过加重语气、重复陈述或具体行动突出某个观点或事实，使听者更重视或记住。tōng guò jiā zhòng yǔ qì chóng fù chén shù huò jù tǐ xíng dòng tū chū mǒu gè guān diǎn huò shì shí shǐ tīng zhě gèng zhòng shì huò jì zhù

Word origin

The compound joins 强 (qiáng, "strong") with 调 (diào, "tone or adjustment"), linking strength with the shaping of expression or attention.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, the verb often introduces a qualification or correction, but it does not by itself show anger; the surrounding wording supplies that attitude.

Other meanings

  • focus onverb

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