调 (diào) - To adjust, regulate, harmonize & to transfer, move

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diào ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

调 · diào

To adjust, regulate, harmonize;

to transfer, move;

to investigate;

to mix, blend;

a tune, melody;

tone, accent.

To adjust, regulate, harmonizeto transfer, moveto investigate

Usage highlights

AdjustTransferInvestigateTune, melodyTone, accentHarmonize

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 乱— chaos, disorder
  • 冲突— conflict, clash

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please adjust the volume (调节音量).
  • He was transferred to a new department (调到新部门).
  • We need to investigate this matter (调查这件事).
  • She sang a beautiful tune (好听的调子).

Collocations

  • Adjust(调节)
  • Transfer(调动)
  • Investigate(调查)
  • Tune, melody(调子)
  • Tone, accent(语调)
  • Harmonize(调和)

Idioms

  • Sing a different tune(唱反调)
  • Old tune replayed(老调重弹)
  • Adjust measures to local conditions(调风变俗)
  • Investigate and handle(调査处理)
  • Harmonize yin and yang(调阴阳)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese music theory, '调' refers to musical modes and tonal systems.
  • The character embodies the Confucian ideal of harmony and proper adjustment in social relationships.
  • In linguistics, it relates to the tonal system of Chinese languages.

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