chà​diào

off-key

chà​diào off-key

  1. to diverge
    To branch off or turn away from a main path or original direction.
  2. tune
    A melody or tune; a musical key or mode; the pitch or tonality of a piece.

chà​diào hoarse

  1. hoarse
    To become hoarse or lose one's voice, usually from crying or straining.
  2. accent
    The unique sound of a person's speech, such as an accent or local dialect; the specific intonation or manner of speaking.