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

HSK 3

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.

HSK 4

他说话的腔调很有趣。

Tā shuōhuà de qiāngdiào hěn yǒuqù.

The way he speaks has an interesting accent.

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