步调

步調

bùdiào

noun #18,620

Meanings

1 pace
2 step
3 gait
4 marching order

Characters

tune; tone; key

Examples

我们要保持步调一致。

Wǒmen yào bǎochí bùdiào yīzhì.

We need to stay in step with each other.

他的生活步调很快。

Tā de shēnghuó bùdiào hěn kuài.

His pace of life is very fast.

Tips

usage

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

Stroke Order

步 bù

调 tiáo