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    Expressing 'to emphasize' with 强调 (qiángdiào)

    Actions & Events
    Emphasis

    Structure

    Subject + 强调 + Clause/Noun

    Explanation

    强调 (qiángdiào) means "to emphasize" or "to stress" and is used when a speaker draws special attention to an important point. It can be followed by a noun, clause, or statement. For example, 他强调了合作的重要性 means "he emphasized the importance of cooperation."

    Examples

    • 老师反复强调安全的重要性。

      Lǎoshī fǎnfù qiángdiào ānquán de zhòngyào xìng.

      The teacher repeatedly emphasized the importance of safety.

    • 他在会上强调必须按时完成任务。

      Tā zài huì shàng qiángdiào bìxū ànshí wánchéng rènwu.

      He emphasized at the meeting that the task must be completed on time.

    • 报告强调了环境保护的紧迫性。

      Bàogào qiángdiào le huánjìng bǎohù de jǐnpò xìng.

      The report emphasized the urgency of environmental protection.

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