xià​tiáoxià​diào HSK7

to adjust downward

xià​tiáo to adjust downward

  1. to descend
    to go down; to get off or out of a vehicle; to leave a stage or field; to go towards a place (often southwards or towards the grassroots)
  2. to adjust
    To adjust or regulate; to make something balanced, harmonious, or functional.

xià​diào to demote

  1. to descend
    to go down; to get off or out of a vehicle; to leave a stage or field; to go towards a place (often southwards or towards the grassroots)
  2. to transfer
    To transfer, move, or swap personnel, troops, or things; to assign to a new position; to exchange locations.