How to Write 调
The character 调 (diào) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
调 is pronounced diào in Mandarin Chinese. It means To adjust; to tune; to transfer.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: diào, tiáo.
As an HSK Level 3 character, 调 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 调
Example Sentences
警方正在对这起交通事故的原因进行调查。
jǐng fāng zhèng zài duì zhè qǐ jiāo tōng shì gù de yuán yīn jìn xíng diào chá
The police are investigating the cause of this traffic accident.
经过多年努力，他终于被调动到总部工作。
jīng guò duō nián nǔ lì tā zhōng yú bèi diào dòng dào zǒng bù gōng zuò
After years of effort, he was finally transferred to work at the headquarters.
适当的运动可以帮助调节心情。
shì dàng de yùn dòng kě yǐ bāng zhù tiáo jié xīn qíng
Proper exercise can help regulate one's mood.
邻里之间发生矛盾，需要居委会出面调解。
lín lǐ zhī jiān fā shēng máo dùn xū yào jū wěi huì chū miàn tiáo jiě
When conflicts arise between neighbors, the neighborhood committee needs to mediate.
Practice Writing 调 (diào)
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