Meaning of 加强
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to reinforce; to strengthen; to enhance
How to use 加强
加强 is a verb that usually takes an abstract object such as 管理 (management), 合作 (cooperation), 联系 (contact) or 训练 (training). It sounds a bit formal and is common in news, work and school settings. Example: 我们要加强合作。(Wǒmen yào jiāqiáng hézuò.) We need to strengthen our cooperation.
加 (jiā) means to add, and 强 (qiáng) means strong. Add strength to something and you reinforce it, so 加强 means to strengthen.
Common mistake: Learners often use 加强 where 增加 (zēngjiā) is needed. 增加 is about increasing a number or amount, like 增加人数, while 加强 is about making something stronger or more effective, so say 加强管理, not 增加管理. Also note that 强 here is second tone (qiáng), not third tone qiǎng as in 勉强.
加强 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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加 jiā · to add · 5 strokes
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强 qiáng · strong · 12 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 加强.
| 参加 | cānjiā | to participate; to take part; to join |
| 加油 | jiāyóu | to add oil; to top up with gas; to refuel; to accelerate; to step on the gas |
| 更加 | gèngjiā | more (than sth else); even more |
| 强大 | qiángdà | big and strong; formidable; powerful |
| 增加 | zēngjiā | to raise; to increase |
| 坚强 | jiānqiáng | staunch; strong |
| 强烈 | qiángliè | strong; intense |
| 强调 | qiángdiào | to emphasize (a statement); to stress |
| 加快 | jiākuài | to accelerate; to speed up; to hasten |
| 加工 | jiāgōng | to process; processing |
| 加入 | jiārù | to become a member; to join |
| 加油站 | jiāyóuzhàn | gas station |
Questions about 加强
What does 加强 mean?
加强 (jiāqiáng) means "to reinforce; to strengthen; to enhance" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 加强?
加强 is made of 2 characters: 加 (5 strokes), 强 (12 strokes). That is 17 strokes in total.
Is 加强 an HSK word?
Yes. 加强 is on the HSK 3 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 加强 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 加强 is written 加強.
Can 加强 describe making a person physically stronger?
Not usually with a person as the object. You would say 加强锻炼 (strengthen exercise) or 增强体质 (build up one's physique) rather than 加强他. 加强 normally takes things like efforts, measures or relationships as its object.
What is the difference between 加强 and 增强?
They overlap, but 加强 often goes with actions and work, like 加强学习 or 加强管理. 增强 (zēngqiáng) more often goes with abilities or qualities, like 增强信心 (boost confidence) or 增强体质.