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强调 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
强调qiángdiàoto emphasize (a statement)HSK 5, v, rank #6473, Medium
强调qiángdiàoto stressHSK 5, v, rank #6473, Medium
qiángdiào(qiang2diao4) T2
  1. 1to emphasize (a statement)
  2. 2to stress
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March 24, 2026
强调(強調)qiángdiào(qiang2diao4)

强调 means 'to emphasize' or 'to stress' something, typically in the context of highlighting the importance of a statement or idea. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to draw attention to key points in discussions, presentations, or arguments.

Frequency#6473DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, emphasizing certain points in communication reflects the value placed on clarity and understanding in discussions, especially in business and education. This often aligns with the Confucian value of clear communication to maintain harmony.

Memory Tip

Think of 强 (qiang) as 'strong' and 调 (diao) as 'to adjust or tune.' Imagine a strong voice tuning into a key point in a conversation, making sure everyone hears it clearly. This connection helps you remember that 强调 means to emphasize something important.

Meanings of 强调

qiángdiào(qiang2diao4)
1to emphasize (a statement)
2to stress
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About 强调

强调Simplified
強調Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#6473Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 强调

Quick Contrast

强调 (qiángdiào) vs 重视 (zhòngshì) — use 强调 when focusing on making a point clear, while 重视 is used for showing importance or value.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 强 (qiang) as 'strong' and 调 (diao) as 'to adjust or tune.' Imagine a strong voice tuning into a key point in a conversation, making sure everyone hears it clearly. This connection helps you remember that 强调 means to emphasize something important.

Usage Notes

When using 强调, be careful not to overemphasize trivial points, as this can dilute the impact of your message. It is often used in both formal and informal settings, but the tone should match the context; for example, in academic writing, the emphasis should be clear and concise. Common collocations include 强调重要性 (emphasize importance) and 强调观点 (emphasize viewpoint).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 强调 connects with other words that express opinion, importance, or necessity. Students should focus on using it in sentences that require clarification or reinforcement of ideas. Practicing with synonyms like 重视 (zhong4 shi4, to value) can enhance understanding.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, emphasizing certain points in communication reflects the value placed on clarity and understanding in discussions, especially in business and education. This often aligns with the Confucian value of clear communication to maintain harmony.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 强调 with 说明 (shuō míng, to explain), using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我强调这个概念' when they mean 'I explain this concept' is incorrect; it should be '我说明这个概念'.

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Component Characters

强jiàngstubborn
HSK 412 strokes弓
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调diàoto harmonize
HSK 510 strokes讠
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Grammar Patterns of 强调

强调 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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老师一再____这个语法点。

The teacher repeatedly emphasized this grammar point.

Example Sentences for 强调 (10)

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正如1892年剧本的副标题所强调的，《凯瑟琳》是一部“爱尔兰戏剧”。

zhèng rú1892 1892 nián jù běn de fù biāo tí suǒ qiáng tiáo，《 de ，《 kǎi》 sè lín 》“ shì yī bù “ ài”。

"Kathleen" was, as its 1892 subtitle asserted, "An Irish Drama".
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最近一期的《柳叶刀》杂志中强调了这一日益严重的问题。

zuì jìn yī qī de《 《 liǔ yè》 dāo 》 zá zhì zhōng qiáng tiáo le zhè yī rì yì yán zhòng de。

The growing problem is underlined in the latest issue of the Lancet.
3
我们在语言教学中非常强调交际教学法。

wǒ mén zài yǔ yán jiào xué zhōng fēi cháng qiáng tiáo jiāo jì jiào xué fǎ。

We have a very communicative approach to teaching languages.
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“我们并不是说我们对此不闻不问,”他强调道.

“ “ wǒ mén bìng bù shì shuō wǒ mén duì cǐ bù wén bù,” wèn ,” tā qiáng.

"We're not saying we're outside and above all this," he stresses.
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“自由新闻”组织再次故意不去突出强调这些事实。

“ “ zì yóu xīn” wén ” zǔ zhī zài cì gù yì bù qù tū chū qiáng tiáo zhè xiē。

Once again, the "Free Press" prefers not to highlight these facts.
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他的声音里透着愤怒，为了强调，他一字一顿。

tā de shēng yīn lǐ tòu zháo fèn nù， ， wéi le qiáng， tiáo ， tā yī zì。

His voice was angry and he spaced the words for emphasis.
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《哈尔西报告》强调了学前教育的重要性。

《 《 hā ěr xī bào》 gào 》 qiáng tiáo le xué qián jiào yù de zhòng。

The Halsey Report emphasized the value of a pre-school education.
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尼科利尼喋喋不休讲个不停，一只手比划着以示强调，另一只手握着方向盘，而他则安静地听着。

ní kē lì ní dié dié bù xiū jiǎng gè bù tíng， ， yī zhī shǒu bǐ huá zháo yǐ shì qiáng， tiáo ， lìng yī zhī shǒu wò zháo fāng， xiàng pán ， ér tā zé ān jìng。

He listened in silence as Niccolini rattled on, emphasizing his remarks with one hand and steering with the other.
9
王帅强调说, 此次是阿里巴巴一次正常的组织架构调整.

wáng shuài qiáng tiáo shuō, , cǐ cì shì ā lǐ bā bā yī cì zhèng cháng de zǔ zhī jià gòu tiáo.

Wang Shuai emphasizes saying, it is normal constituent framework adjusts Alibaba this.
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这份报告强调两组之间的相似性。

zhè fèn bào gào qiáng tiáo liǎng zǔ zhī jiān de xiāng sì xìng。

The report highlights the similarity between the two groups.

Cultural Notes for 强调

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, emphasizing certain points in communication reflects the value placed on clarity and understanding in discussions, especially in business and education. This often aligns with the Confucian value of clear communication to maintain harmony.

Frequently Asked Questions about 强调

You can say: 我想强调这个问题的重要性 (I want to emphasize the importance of this issue).