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调 (diào) — (verb) to transfer, to move (troops, cadres, personnel); (verb) to investigate, to inquire into; (noun) tone, tune, key (in music), melody

Definition

调 (diào) is a verb meaning 'to transfer' personnel, or 'to investigate' — distinct from 曲 (a musical tune/song) and 口音 (regional accent). Note the noun uses (tone, tune) are also common.

verb
to transferto move (troops, cadres, personnel)to investigateto inquire into
noun
tonetunekey (in music)melody
Easily confused

Examples

  • 调。
    Tā bèi diào dào běi jīng gōng zuò le.
    He was transferred to work in Beijing.
  • 。
    Jǐng chá zhèng zài diào chá zhè ge àn zi.
    The police are investigating this case.
  • 。
    Tā shuō huà de yǔ diào ràng wǒ jué de tā hěn shēng qì.
    The tone of his voice made me think he was angry.
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