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强调 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say qiáng diào slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
强调指特别指出某件事很重要。
Qiángdiào zhǐ tèbié zhǐchū mǒu jiàn shì hěn zhòngyào.
Emphasize means to specially point out that something is important.
Context note
老师经常强调要按时完成作业。
Lǎoshī jīngcháng qiángdiào yào ànshí wánchéng zuòyè.
The teacher often emphasizes finishing homework on time.
5 examples
妈妈强调要多吃蔬菜。
mā ma qiáng diào yào duō chī shū cài。
Mom emphasizes eating more vegetables.
老师强调上课要认真听讲。
lǎo shī qiáng diào shàng kè yào rèn zhēn tīng jiǎng。
The teacher emphasizes listening carefully in class.
爸爸强调安全第一。
bà ba qiáng diào ān quán dì yī。
Dad emphasizes safety first.
他强调了友谊的重要性。
tā qiáng diào le yǒu yì de zhòng yào xìng。
He emphasized the importance of friendship.
我们强调要爱护环境。
wǒ men qiáng diào yào ài hù huán jìng。
We emphasize protecting the environment.
5 mini stories
老师强调每天要刷牙。小明记住了。
lǎo shī qiáng diào měi tiān yào shuā yá。 xiǎo míng jì zhù le。
The teacher emphasized brushing teeth every day. Xiao Ming remembered.
妈妈强调过马路要看红绿灯。
mā ma qiáng diào guò mǎ lù yào kàn hóng lǜ dēng。
Mom emphasized looking at traffic lights when crossing the street.
爸爸强调要诚实。小明说了实话。
bà ba qiáng diào yào chéng shí。 xiǎo míng shuō le shí huà。
Dad emphasized being honest. Xiao Ming told the truth.
老师强调要帮助同学。大家都很开心。
lǎo shī qiáng diào yào bāng zhù tóng xué。 dà jiā dōu hěn kāi xīn。
The teacher emphasized helping classmates. Everyone was happy.
我们强调要节约用水。水很重要。
wǒ men qiáng diào yào jié yuē yòng shuǐ。 shuǐ hěn zhòng yào。
We emphasize saving water. Water is important.