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강력히

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Meaning and Usage

'강력히' is an adverb meaning 'strongly' or 'with great force.' It is used to emphasize the intensity or firmness of an action or statement. This word often appears in formal or serious contexts such as official announcements, warnings, or strong opinions.

Common Collocations

  • 강력히 주장하다: to strongly assert or claim something.
  • 강력히 단속하다: to crack down strongly, often used in law enforcement.
  • 강력히 반대하다: to strongly oppose.

These collocations highlight how '강력히' intensifies the verb it modifies, showing determination or seriousness.

Register and Politeness

'강력히' is neutral in politeness but tends to be used in formal or written language rather than casual speech.

Learner Tips

A common mistake is confusing '강력히' with '강하게,' which also means 'strongly' but is more general and can be used in physical strength contexts. Use '강력히' when emphasizing forcefulness in actions, opinions, or policies rather than physical strength.

Using '강력히' correctly will help you sound more natural and precise when expressing strong emphasis in Korean.

Example Sentences

정부는 범죄를 강력히 단속할 것이라고 발표했다.

Jeongbuneun beomjoe reul gangryeokhi dansokhal geosirago balpyohatda.

The government announced that it will crack down on crime strongly.

그는 자신의 의견을 강력히 주장했다.

Geuneun jasinui uigyeon eul gangryeokhi jujanghaetda.

He strongly asserted his opinion.

환경 보호의 중요성을 강력히 인식해야 한다.

Hwangyeong boho ui jungyoseong eul gangryeokhi insikhaeya handa.

We must strongly recognize the importance of environmental protection.