Chinese Traditional: 調
Chinese Simplified: 调
Pinyin: tiao2
Zhuyin: ㄊㄧㄠˊ
English Meaning: 1. to adjust, to regulate 2. to tune 3. to harmonize, to reconcile 4. to mix, to blend 5. to train, to tame, to drill 6. to recuperate under medical treatment 7. harmonious, matching 8. to cook, to flavour 9. to be rude, to be naughty 10. to flirt

Example Sentences:

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別忘了把時鐘往前調一小時。
别忘了把时钟往前调一小时。
bie2 wang4 le5 ba3 shi2 zhong1 wang3 qian2 tiao2 yi4 xiao3 shi2.
Don't forget to set your clock ahead by an hour.
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請將你的手機調到靜音模式。
请将你的手机调到静音模式。
qing3 jiang1 ni3 de5 shou3 ji1 tiao2 dao4 jing4 yin1 mo2 shi4.
Please switch your mobile phone to silent mode.
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