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The word "强调" is formed by combining the character "强", meaning strong or intense, with "调", meaning tone or adjustment; here, "强" modifies "调" to create the sense of "strong tone", resulting in the meaning "to emphasize". Each character retains its core meaning, and their combination yields a compound where the semantic contribution of "强" intensifies that of "调", directly producing the word's definition.

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他强调礼貌。

Tā qiángdiào lǐmào.

He emphasizes manners.

妈妈强调要勤洗手。

Māma qiángdiào yào qín xǐshǒu.

Mom emphasizes the need to wash hands frequently.

在报告中，作者强调了创新。

Zài bàogào zhōng, zuòzhě qiángdiào le chuàngxīn.

In the report, the author emphasized innovation.

公司领导反复强调安全生产的重要性。

Gōngsī lǐngdǎo fǎnfù qiángdiào ānquán shēngchǎn de zhòngyàoxìng.

The company leadership repeatedly emphasizes the importance of safety production.

科学家强调，气候变化是当今世界面临的最严峻挑战之一。

Kēxuéjiā qiángdiào, qìhòu biànhuà shì dāngjīn shìjiè miànlín de zuì yánjùn tiǎozhàn zhī yī.

Scientists emphasize that climate change is one of the most severe challenges facing the world today.

Word Definition - 强调

qiáng diào to emphasize; to stress

Individual Character Details

强 qiáng, jiàng, qiáng, qiǎng, jiàng, qiáng, qiǎng
调 diào, tiáo