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Everyday characterSound

调

diào

Also read tiáo

tune; transfer; (tiáo) adjust

Frequency
#400Estimated
HSK
Level 3Estimated

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How it is built

讠speechMeaning周zhōuweek; circle; a surnameSound调tune; transfer; (tiáo) adjust

周 zhōu gave an old sound

Sound One part gives meaning, one gives sound.

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  1. 1
    冂down box; bordersShape土earthShape口mouthShape周week; circle; a surname
  2. 2
    讠speechMeaning周zhōuweek; circle; a surnameSound调tune; transfer; (tiáo) adjust

Words 1

  • 空调kōngtiáoair conditionerHSK 3 Estimated

Sentences 0

No sentence uses 调 yet.