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音调
yīndiào
Description
音调是指声音的高低。
"音调" refers to the pitch of a sound.
我们说话或唱歌时，音调可以变高或变低。
When we speak or sing, the "音调" can go higher or lower.
Meanings
音调yīndiào
pitch; the highness or lowness of a sound
她说话的音调很高。
Her tone of voice is very high.
音调yīndiào
tone or intonation of speech
他用生气的音调对我说话。
He spoke to me in an angry tone.
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Notes
- Etymology
音 (sound) + 调 (tune/pitch), literally the pitch level of a sound.
- Nuance
音调 is general pitch; 声调 refers specifically to the four tones in Chinese.
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