B2 verb Neutral

강조하다

[kaŋ.d͡zo.ha.da]

To give special importance or prominence to something in speaking or writing. Used to highlight key points in an argument.

Examples

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그는 자신의 무죄를 다시 한번 강조했다.

He emphasized his innocence once again.

2

본 논문은 초기 교육의 역할을 강조한다.

This paper emphasizes the role of early education.

3

사장님은 고객 만족을 가장 강조합니다.

The CEO emphasizes customer satisfaction the most.

Word Family

Noun
강조
Verb
강조하다
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Memory Tip

Kang-jo: 'Kang' (Strong) + 'Jo' (Tuning/Control). Tuning something strongly to be noticed.

Quick Quiz

정부는 경제 성장의 필요성을 ______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 강조했다

Examples

1

그는 자신의 무죄를 다시 한번 강조했다.

formal

He emphasized his innocence once again.

2

본 논문은 초기 교육의 역할을 강조한다.

academic

This paper emphasizes the role of early education.

3

사장님은 고객 만족을 가장 강조합니다.

business

The CEO emphasizes customer satisfaction the most.

4

엄마가 차 조심하라고 강조했어.

everyday

Mom emphasized to be careful of cars.

5

내가 몇 번이나 강조했잖아!

informal

I emphasized it so many times!

Word Family

Noun
강조
Verb
강조하다

Common Collocations

중요성을 강조하다 to emphasize importance
거듭 강조하다 to emphasize repeatedly
강력히 강조하다 to strongly emphasize
부분을 강조하다 to emphasize a part
필요성을 강조하다 to emphasize necessity

Common Phrases

아무리 강조해도 지나치지 않다

cannot be overemphasized

강조 사항

points to emphasize

강조 용법

emphatic usage (grammar)

Often Confused With

강조하다 vs 주장하다

Ju-jang-ha-da is to argue a point, while kang-jo-ha-da is to put extra weight or focus on a specific point.

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Usage Notes

Used when summarizing the main points in the conclusion of an IELTS essay.

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Common Mistakes

Ensure you don't use 'kang-jo-ha-da' for physical pressure; use 'ap-ryeok' or 'nureuda'.

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Memory Tip

Kang-jo: 'Kang' (Strong) + 'Jo' (Tuning/Control). Tuning something strongly to be noticed.

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Word Origin

From Hanja 强 (strong) and 調 (tune/melody).

Grammar Patterns

~을/를 강조하다 ~라고 강조하다

Quick Quiz

정부는 경제 성장의 필요성을 ______.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 강조했다

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