腔调

腔調

qiāngdiào

noun #13,452

Meanings

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 nàzhǒng qiāngdiào gēn wǒshuō huà.

Don't talk to me in that tone.

usage

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

腔 qiāng

调 tiáo