강조

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Meaning and Usage

The noun '강조' means 'emphasis' or 'stress' and is used to highlight or underline the importance of something in speech or writing. It is often used in formal or academic contexts but also appears in everyday conversation when pointing out key points.

Common Collocations

  • 강조하다: to emphasize or stress something
  • 강한 강조: strong emphasis
  • 강조 표현: expressions of emphasis

These collocations help you express the act of emphasizing clearly.

Usage Notes

When using '강조', speakers often imply that the information following it is particularly important or deserves special attention. It can be used both in spoken and written Korean.

Be careful not to confuse '강조' with '중요' (important). '강조' refers to the act of emphasizing, not the inherent importance itself.

Register and Politeness

'강조' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it is more common in formal speech or writing. The verb form '강조하다' is also neutral and polite when conjugated properly.

Example Sentences

이 문장에서 중요한 부분을 강조해 주세요.

I munjangeseo jungyohan bubeuneul gangjohae juseyo.

Please emphasize the important part in this sentence.

그는 자신의 의견을 강하게 강조했다.

Geuneun jasinui uigyeoneul ganghage gangjohaetda.

He strongly emphasized his opinion.

강조 표현을 사용할 때는 적절한 톤과 표정을 신경 써야 한다.

Gangjo pyohyeoneul sayonghal ttaeneun jeokjeolhan ton gwa pyojeongeul singyeong sseoya handa.

When using emphasis expressions, you need to pay attention to the appropriate tone and facial expressions.