调
PINYIN
diào
DEFINITION
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to transfer
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to move (troops or cadres)
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to investigate
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to enquire into
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accent
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view
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argument
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key (in music)
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mode (music)
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tune
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tone
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melody
EXAMPLE
走调 / zǒu diào
out of tune / off-key
PINYIN
tiáo
DEFINITION
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to harmonize
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to reconcile
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to blend
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to suit well
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to season (food)
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to provoke
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to incite