tune; melody; tone; way of speaking
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesnoun
tune; melody; musical pitch
informalRefers to a musical melody or the pitch of a song. The reduplicated form (调调儿) is more colloquial.
Zhè这
shǒu首
gē歌
de的
diào调
diao调
r儿
zhēn真
hǎo好
tīng听
。
The tune of this song is really nice.
Tā他
hēng哼
zhe着
bù不
zhī知
míng名
de的
diào调
diao调
。
He hummed an unknown melody.
noun
tone; style; way of speaking/doing things
informalRefers to a characteristic tone, style, or manner, often used metaphorically.
Tā他
jiù就
xǐ喜
huān欢
bǎi摆
chū出
lǐng领
dǎo导
de的
diào调
diao调
。
He just loves to put on a bossy tone.
Zhè这
jiā家
kā咖
fēi啡
guǎn馆
hěn很
yǒu有
wén文
yì艺
de的
diào调
diao调
。
This cafe has a very artistic vibe.