tiáodiào HSK3

adjust, tune

Senses

/ 調 tiáo adjust

verb, noun · to regulate or change settings to a desired level

请把电视音量调小一点。

/ 調 diào transfer

verb · to transfer or move personnel, such as troops or employees, to a different location or position

他被调到总部工作了。

/ 調 diào melody

noun · a tune, musical key, or accent; the particular tone of a person's speech, argument, or view

这首歌的调太高了,我唱不上去。

/ 調 diào investigate

verb · to investigate, research, or enquire into the details of a matter

为了确认信息,他特地调看了当时的通话记录。

/ 調 tiáo harmonize

verb · to reconcile, blend, or make elements fit together harmoniously

这几种颜色调得很匀。

/ 調 tiáo season

verb · to add flavoring or spices to food

你可以根据口味自己调一下酱汁。

/ 調 tiáo provoke

verb · to incite, instigate, or tease someone

他在背后多方调唆,惹出了不少麻烦。

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