语调 (yǔ diào) — intonation; tone of voice

Definition

Examples

• 她的语调很温和，让人感觉很舒服。
  Tā de yǔ diào hěn wēn hé, ràng rén gǎn jué hěn shū fu.
  Her intonation is very gentle, making people feel comfortable.
• 朗读时要注意语调和停顿。
  Lǎng dú shí yào zhù yì yǔ diào hé tíng dùn.
  When reading aloud, you should pay attention to intonation and pauses.
• 他用讽刺的语调说了那句话。
  Tā yòng fěng cì de yǔ diào shuō le nà jù huà.
  He said that sentence in a sarcastic tone.