PINYIN

diào

DEFINITION
  • to transfer
  • to move (troops or cadres)
  • to investigate
  • to enquire into
  • accent
  • view
  • argument
  • key (in music)
  • mode (music)
  • tune
  • tone
  • melody
EXAMPLE
走调 / zǒu diào
out of tune / off-key
PINYIN

tiáo

DEFINITION
  • to harmonize
  • to reconcile
  • to blend
  • to suit well
  • to season (food)
  • to provoke
  • to incite
EXAMPLE
调整 / tiáo zhěng 
to adjust / adjustment / revision