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