下调 (xià tiáo) — to demote (someone to a lower rank); to transfer (a task, responsibility, etc.) to a lower level

Définition

下调 is used in formal/HR contexts: demoting a person to a lower rank or passing a task/responsibility down a hierarchy. For simply lowering numbers, prices, or amounts use 降低.

verb
to demote (someone to a lower rank)to transfer (a task, responsibility, etc.) to a lower level

Exemples

  • 下调
    Gōng sī bǎ jīng lǐ xià tiáo le.
    The company demoted the manager.
  • 下调
    Zǒng bù bǎ zhè ge xiàng mù xià tiáo gěi fēn gōng sī.
    Headquarters passed this project down to the branch office.
  • 下调
    Tā de zhí wèi bèi xià tiáo le.
    His position was downgraded.
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