- 调查 diàochá to investigateto investigate; to survey; to inquire into actual conditions
- 调整 tiáozhěng to adjust; adjustmentto adjust, regulate, or restructure (e.g. a system, price, or organization) to suit new conditions
- 强调 qiángdiào to emphasizeto emphasize or stress a particular point, statement, or idea; to highlight something to ensure it is noticed or understood
- 协调 xiétiáo to coordinateto coordinate, harmonize, or bring different parts into line; to fit together or match
- 调节 tiáojié to adjustto adjust, regulate, or moderate multiple factors to meet a specific requirement or balance; to harmonize or reconcile
- 空调 kōngtiáo air conditionerelectric appliance used to regulate temperature, humidity, and cleanliness of air in an indoor space
- 调控 tiáokòng regulate and control; regulation and controlto adjust and manage, or the act of managing, a system or process (often used in economic contexts)
- 调研 diàoyán investigationinvestigation and research; survey research
- 调查局 diàochájú investigation bureauBureau of Investigation, especially the law enforcement agency under the Ministry of Justice in Taiwan
- 宏观调控 hóngguāntiáokòng macroeconomic regulationmacroeconomic regulation and control; overall management of the economy from a broad perspective
- 低调 dīdiào low-keylow-key or low-profile; describing an attitude or behavior that is quiet and avoids drawing public attention
- 调动 diàodòng to transferTo transfer or move personnel or resources to a different post or location; movement of personnel.
- 上调 shàngtiáo to raiseTo increase or adjust upwards, such as prices, wages, or interest rates; also to turn up the volume of a device.
- 下调 xiàtiáo to adjust downwardTo lower or reduce something, such as prices, interest rates, or wages.
- 调解 tiáojiě to mediateto settle a dispute or bring parties to an agreement through persuasion; to make peace between conflicting sides
- 调情 tiáoqíng to flirtto flirt; to make romantic or playful overtures
- 调查研究 diàocháyánjiū investigate and studyto investigate and research; to carry out an inquiry or fact-finding study
- 色调 sèdiào tonethe overall color scheme or hue of a picture or scene, including the balance of brightness, shade, and warmth
- 调度 diàodù to dispatchTo arrange, manage, or coordinate the movement of vehicles, staff, or resources.
- 高调 gāodiào high-profileDescribing a style or manner that is flamboyant, high-profile, or intended to attract attention.
- 抽调 chōudiào to transferto transfer or send out a portion of personnel or materials from a larger group for a specific task
- 调戏 tiáoxì to take liberties with; to dally withTo tease, harass, or take liberties with someone (usually a woman) through flirtatious, improper, or insulting words and behavior
- 单调 dāndiào monotonousmonotonous; dull; drab; boring; repetitive and lacking variety
- 失调 shītiáo imbalanceto lose balance or become dysfunctional; specifically refers to an imbalance or lack of coordination between things like supply and demand
- 调试 tiáoshì to debugto test and adjust equipment or software; to set up and test components to ensure they work correctly
- 调头 diàotóu to turn aroundTo turn a vehicle around; to turn or shake one's head (e.g., to walk away, show disapproval, or lose interest)
- 调皮 tiáopí naughtynaughty; mischievous; unruly (of children or animals)
- 情调 qíngdiào ambiencethe tone, mood, or sentiment of a person, place, or artistic work; emotional appeal or taste
- 调剂 tiáojì to adjustto adjust, regulate, or redistribute (resources, time, or mental state) to reach a balance or meet needs, often providing variety or a change of pace
- 调高 tiáogāo to adjust upwardTo adjust or raise to a higher level, such as increasing prices, interest rates, or volume
- 调味 tiáowèi to seasonTo add seasonings or condiments to food to improve the flavor
- 调配 diàopèi to allocateTo allocate or deploy; to assign resources, personnel, or tasks appropriately
- 调价 tiáojià to adjust pricesto raise or lower the price of goods; price adjustment
- 调理 tiáolǐ to recuperateTo nurse one's health; to take care of oneself during recovery after an illness.
- 调料 tiáoliào seasoningflavoring; condiment; seasonings such as oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, onion, ginger, and garlic used to add flavor to food during cooking
- 调侃 tiáokǎn to ridiculeto mock, tease, or poke fun at someone using humorous or sarcastic language; to make fun of
- 基调 jīdiào keynoteThe main theme or central idea of a speech, policy, or work of art; the fundamental spirit or viewpoint of something.
- 调和 tiáohé harmoniousbalanced, pleasing, or in agreement; to be in harmony
- 调制 tiáozhì to adjustto adjust or control a device or system
- 抽样调查 chōuyàngdiàochá sample survey; samplingto conduct a survey by selecting a representative portion from a population for study, or a method of research using such sampling
- 格调 gédiào artistic styleThe style, tone, or artistic character of a literary or artistic work
- 问卷调查 wènjuàndiàochá questionnaire surveya method of investigation or research using a questionnaire to collect information
- 民意调查 mínyìdiàochá opinion pollpublic opinion poll; a survey conducted to understand the views of the public through methods such as questionnaires or phone interviews
- 市场调查 shìchǎngdiàochá market researchThe process of gathering and analyzing information about a market using statistical methods to assist with investment, promotion, or product development.
- 调查者 diàocházhě investigatora person who carries out an official or systematic inquiry
- 调集 diàojí to musterto assemble, summon, or concentrate resources, specifically troops or manpower
- 烹调 pēngtiáo to cookto cook dishes; to prepare food
- 语调 yǔdiào intonationthe rise and fall of the voice when speaking; tone of voice used to express emotions or different types of sentences
- 音调 yīndiào pitchThe highness or lowness of a sound; the pitch of a voice or a musical note.
Sources
- Frequency data
- MTSU Chinese text computingSUBTLEX-CH