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verb HSK 4
Traditional 加強
jiā qiáng
to strengthen · to reinforce · to enhance · to intensify

Meaning

加强 means to make something stronger, more intense, or more effective. It's commonly used in both concrete contexts (strengthening physical structures) and abstract ones (enhancing abilities, intensifying efforts). The word combines 加 (to add) and 强 (strong), literally meaning 'to add strength.'

Usage

This is a formal-to-neutral verb frequently used in official contexts, news reports, educational settings, and business communication. It often appears with objects like 管理 (management), 合作 (cooperation), 联系 (contact), or 学习 (study). Native speakers use it when discussing improvements, increased effort, or enhancement of existing conditions.

Examples

  1. 01
    我们需要加强两国之间的经济合作。
    Wǒmen xū yào jiā qiáng liǎng guó zhī jiān de jīng jì hé zuò.
    We need to strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries.
  2. 02
    他决定加强锻炼来改善身体状况。
    Tā jué dìng jiā qiáng duàn liàn lái gǎi shàn shēn tǐ zhuàng kuàng.
    He decided to intensify his exercise routine to improve his physical condition.

Characters

Common collocations

  • 加强管理
    jiā qiáng guǎn lǐ
    to strengthen management
  • 加强合作
    jiā qiáng hé zuò
    to strengthen cooperation
  • 加强联系
    jiā qiáng lián xì
    to strengthen contact/ties
  • 加强学习
    jiā qiáng xué xí
    to intensify one's studies

Antonyms

Origin

Modern compound combining 加 (to add) with 强 (strong), creating the meaning of adding strength or making stronger. This construction became common in modern Chinese, particularly in official and academic language.

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