强调

強調

qiángdiào

verb HSK 3 #6,473

Meanings

To 'strongly tone' something - making a point with extra force.

HSK 1

老师强调了这个知识点。

Lǎoshī qiángdiào le zhège zhīshidiǎn.

The teacher emphasized this key point.

HSK 3

我要强调安全的重要性。

Wǒ yào qiángdiào ānquán de zhòngyàoxìng.

I want to emphasize the importance of safety.

HSK 3

他反复强调这件事。

Tā fǎnfù qiángdiào zhè jiàn shì.

He repeatedly stressed this matter.

usage

强调 is very common in academic, professional, and news contexts. Pattern: 强调 + noun/clause or 强调说.

强 qiáng

调 tiáo