COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 调 is built
Traditional etymology note: 讠 (speech) suggests the meaning, while 周 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 调 (tiáo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to transfer
tiáoTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tiáo / diào
调
to transfer
Common words
kōng tiáo
空调
air conditioning; air conditioner (including units that have a heating mode)
diào chá
调查
investigation; inquiry; to investigate; to survey
diào yán
调研
to investigate and research; research; investigation
qiáng diào
强调
to emphasize (a statement); to stress
tiáo pí
调皮
naughty; mischievous; unruly
tiáo zhěng
调整
to adjust; adjustment; revision
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
调
调
调
调
调
调
调
调
LEARNING TIP
Remember 调
Say “tiáo” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 调
Common words and phrases
kōng tiáo
air conditioning; air conditioner (including units that have a heating mode)
diào chá
investigation; inquiry; to investigate; to survey
diào yán
to investigate and research; research; investigation
qiáng diào
to emphasize (a statement); to stress
tiáo pí
naughty; mischievous; unruly
tiáo zhěng
to adjust; adjustment; revision
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“调”。
Zhège zì shì “tiáo”.
This character is “调”.
我正在学习“调”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tiáo” zì.
I am learning the character “调”.
请写一遍“调”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tiáo”.
Please write “调” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 调?
调 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 调 (tiáo) mean?
调 (tiáo) means to transfer.
What is the radical of 调?
The radical of 调 is 讠, associated with Not yet classified.