biàn​diào

tone sandhi

变调 變調 biàn//diào
tone sandhi
The change in the tone of a character when it is spoken in combination with other characters; tone modification.
to change key
(music) To change from one key or musical mode to another; modulation; transposition.
to change in nature
(metaphorical) To undergo a change in character or tone; for a situation or event to deviate from its original intent.

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Movie subtitles
0.270 per million appears in 0% of films
Written text
0.392 per million

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