腔调

腔調

qiāngdiào

noun #13,452

Meanings

1 tone; accent (distinctive way of speaking)
2 tune; melody
3 manner of expression; air

Characters

cavity; accent; tune

tone; tune; melody

Examples

他说话的腔调很有趣。

Tā shuōhuà de qiāngdiào hěn yǒuqù.

The way he speaks has an interesting accent.

别用那种腔调跟我说话。

Bié yòng nà zhǒng qiāngdiào gēn wǒ shuōhuà.

Don't talk to me in that tone.

Tips

usage

腔调 can refer to a regional accent, a singing melody, or a condescending/annoying tone of voice. Context makes the meaning clear.

Stroke Order

腔 qiāng

调 tiáo