Definition
腔调 has two main meanings: a tune or melody (as in music), and a person's accent or tone of voice when speaking. The word can also refer to a particular style or manner of speaking that reveals attitude or origin. Context usually makes the sense clear.
n.
tunemelodyaccenttone of voice
Examples
- 腔调。Zhè shǒu míngē de qiāng diào fēicháng yōuměi.The tune of this folk song is very beautiful.
- 腔调。Tā shuōhuà dài zhe míngxiǎn de nánfāng qiāng diào.He speaks with a distinct southern accent.
- 腔调，。Tīng tā de qiāng diào, hǎoxiàng bú tài gāoxìng.Judging by his tone of voice, he doesn't seem very happy.
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