Jia Qiang 加强- Daily Mandarin Lesson

Meaning

    to reinforce; to strengthen; to increase

Pronunciation

    Tone marks: ► jiā qiáng
    Tone numbers: jia1 qiang2

Chinese Characters

    Traditional: 加強
    Simplified: 加强

    First Character: 加 (jiā) – to add; plus
    Second Character: 強 (qiáng) – strength; force; power; powerful; better

Examples of Jiā Qiáng
 
    ► Zhègè kèchéng zhǔyào shì jiāqiáng xuésheng de tīnglì.
    這個課程主要是加強學生的聽力｡
    这个课程主要是加强学生的听力｡
    The main purpose of this class is to strengthen student's hearing.

    ► Tā de Zhōngwén biǎodá nénglì xūyào zài jiāqiáng.
    他的中文表達能力需要再加強｡
    他的中文表达能力需要再加强｡
    He still needs to work on his Chinese communication skills.