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调 (diào): to transfer; to move (troops or cadres); to investigate; to enquire into; accent; view; argument; key (in music); mode (music); tune; tone; melody

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HSK 7noun

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
to transfer; to move (troops or cadres); to investigate; to enquire into; accent; view; argument; key (in music); mode (music); tune; tone; melody
Characters
1
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 7
Strokes
10
Radical
讠
Structure
左右结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

diào

  • to transfer
  • to move (troops or cadres)
  • to investigate
  • to enquire into
  • accent
  • view
  • argument
  • key (in music)
  • mode (music)
  • tune
  • tone
  • melody

tiáo

  • to harmonize
  • to reconcile
  • to blend
  • to suit well
  • to adjust
  • to regulate
  • to season (food)
  • to provoke
  • to incite

Chinese explanation

  • 表示调动、安排工作或位置,指把人员或物品从一个地方转到另一个地方,或改变职务、任务
  • 也指音乐中的调子、音高,或说话时的腔调、语气。

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Example sentences

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The company decided to transfer him to the Shanghai branch.

,。

Because of his outstanding work performance, he was transferred to the headquarters.

,。

The teacher adjusted the seating to let the students with poor eyesight sit in the front.

,。

After discussion, the superiors decided to transfer his job.

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The new manager was transferred from Beijing.

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