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调

diào, tiáo

Description

"调"是一个常用词，有两个读音。

"调" is a common word with two pronunciations.

读"diào"的时候，常常表示换工作、换地方，也可以指音调；读"tiáo"的时候，意思是调整或者把东西弄好。

When pronounced "diào", it often means changing jobs or places, or can refer to tone; when pronounced "tiáo", it means to adjust or fix something.

Meanings

调tiáo

to adjust; to mix; to blend

请你帮我调一下空调的温度。

Please help me adjust the air conditioner's temperature.

调diào

to transfer; to move (a job or place)

他被调到北京工作了。

He was transferred to work in Beijing.

调diào

tone; tune; melody

这首歌的调很好听。

The tune of this song is very pleasant.

Related words

调整空调调查声调强调调换

Notes

  • Reading

    调 is diào for "transfer/tone" and tiáo for "adjust/blend".

  • Nuance

    调查 and 调动 both use diào; 调料 (seasoning) uses tiáo.

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