- 调查 diàochá investigateto investigate, conduct a formal inquiry, or look into the facts of a matter
- 调整 tiáozhěng adjustto modify or regulate something to better suit a condition, purpose, or standard
- 强调 qiángdiào emphasizeto emphasize or place stress on something
- 协调 xiétiáo coordinateto bring different elements into a relationship that ensures efficiency or harmony; to act in a concerted way
- 调节 tiáojié adjustto regulate or control something, such as light, temperature, or speed, to a desired level or state
- 空调 kōngtiáo air conditionerThe physical machine or appliance used for cooling or heating air in a building or vehicle.
- 调控 tiáokòng regulateto adjust and control a system, typically in an economic or policy context
- 调研 diàoyán researchto investigate and research; a systematic study or inquiry conducted to gather facts or information
- 调查局 diàochájú investigation agencya government agency responsible for investigations; often refers to foreign agencies like the FBI in Chinese contexts.
- 宏观调控 hóngguāntiáokòng macro-control
- 低调 dīdiào low-keyrestrained or modest in style; avoiding attention or publicity
- 调动 diàodòng maneuverto move or deploy troops or military equipment
- 上调 shàngtiáo raiseto raise prices or adjust a numerical value upwards
- 下调 xiàtiáo lowerto adjust downwards or reduce (typically used for prices, rates, or numerical levels)
- 调解 tiáojiě mediateto act as an intermediary between parties to resolve a conflict or reach an agreement
- 调情 tiáoqíng flirtto flirt
- 色调 sèdiào huethe particular shade, tint, or quality of a color
- 调度 diàodù dispatchto dispatch, schedule, or manage vehicles, personnel, or resources
- 高调 gāodiào bombasthigh-sounding, lofty, but often hollow or impractical speech or rhetoric
- 抽调 chōudiào transferto transfer (personnel or material)
- 调戏 tiáoxì dallyto toy with or tease someone in a flirtatious or disrespectful manner
- 单调 dāndiào monotonous
- 失调 shītiáo imbalanceto lose balance or coordination; to become dysfunctional or disordered
- 调试 tiáoshì adjustto adjust and test components or equipment to ensure proper function
- 调头 diàotou tonethe tone, intonation, or manner of speaking
- 调皮 tiáopí naughtyplayfully mischievous, especially when referring to the behavior of children
- 情调 qíngdiào ambienceambience; mood; flavor
- 调剂 tiáojì adjustto adjust or redistribute resources, funds, or supplies to balance surplus and deficiency
- 调高 tiáogāo increaseto adjust upwards; to set to a higher level or value
- 调味 tiáowèi seasonto adjust, enhance, or add flavor to food during or after the cooking process
- 调配 diàopèi allocateto distribute or assign resources, equipment, or materials for a specific purpose
- 调价 tiáojià price adjustmentto raise or lower the price of a commodity or service
- 调理 tiáolǐ recuperateto nurse one's health, look after the body, or restore physical condition
- 调料 tiáoliào seasoningcondiments, spices, or other substances used to enhance the flavor of food
- 调侃 tiáokǎn teaseto ridicule, tease, or mock in a lighthearted or sarcastic way
- 基调 jīdiào keynotethe central theme, mood, or prevailing tone of a speech, event, or policy
- 调和 tiáohé blendto mix different substances together or to season food
- 调制 tiáozhì concoctto concoct by mixing ingredients; to prepare according to a recipe (e.g. a salad, cocktail, or cosmetics)
- 格调 gédiào styleartistic or literary style, form, or tone
- 民意调查 mínyìdiàochá opinion poll
- 市场调查 shìchǎngdiàochá market research
- 调查者 diàocházhě investigator
- 调集 diàojí musterto summon or gather resources, personnel, or troops for a specific purpose
- 烹调 pēngtiáo cookto cook
- 语调 yǔdiào tone of voicethe manner or attitude expressed through a person's way of speaking
- 音调 yīndiào pitchthe frequency or level of a musical note
- 调用 diàoyòng invokein computing, to call or execute a command, function, or software application
- 调换 diàohuàn swap placesto switch positions, seats, roles, or locations with someone else
- 调子 diàozi melodya musical tune, melody, or the specific pitch/tuning used in a piece of music
Sources
- Frequency data
- MTSU Chinese text computingSUBTLEX-CH