How do you pronounce 调 in Pinyin?

The character 调 is pronounced "diào / tiáo" in Mandarin Chinese, using standard Pinyin notation with tone marks.

Which Chinese proficiency level includes 调?

调 is categorized under Level 3 of the standard Chinese language curriculum, making it a mandatory word for Mandarin learners.

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Q: What does 调 mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 调 (diào / tiáo) translates to "(diào) to transfer; to move (troops or cadres); to investigate; to enquire into; accent; view; argument; key (in music); mode (music); tune; tone; melody | (tiáo) to harmonize; to reconcile; to blend; to suit well; to adjust; to regulate; to season (food); to provoke; to incite". It is an essential vocabulary item tested in the official Chinese Proficiency Test (Level 3).

diào / tiáo

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English Meaning

(diào) to transfer; to move (troops or cadres); to investigate; to enquire into; accent; view; argument; key (in music); mode (music); tune; tone; melody | (tiáo) to harmonize; to reconcile; to blend; to suit well; to adjust; to regulate; to season (food); to provoke; to incite

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