步调

步調

bùdiào

noun #18,620

Meanings

1 pace
2 step
3 gait
4 marching order

Characters

tune; tone; key

Examples

HSK 3

他的生活步调很快。

Tā de shēnghuó bùdiào hěn kuài.

His pace of life is very fast.

HSK 5

我们要保持步调一致。

Wǒmen yào bǎochí bùdiào yízhì.

We need to stay in step with each other.

Tips

usage

步调一致 is a very common set phrase meaning 'to be in lockstep / unified in action.' Compare 节奏 which is more about rhythm/tempo.

Stroke Order

步 bù

调 tiáo