哀调

哀調
āidiào

melancholy tone

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=1 哀 Āi Ai (c. 2000 BC), sixth of legendary Flame Emperors 炎帝 Yándì descended from Shennong 神农 Shénnóng Farmer God, also known as Li 厘 Lí
=1 哀 āi
  1. (bound form) sorrow; grief; pity
  2. (bound form) to grieve for; to pity; to lament; to condole
=2 调 diào
  1. to transfer
  2. to move (troops or cadres)
  3. to investigate
  4. to enquire into
  5. accent
  6. view
  7. argument
  8. key (in music)
  9. mode (music)
  10. tune
  11. tone
  12. melody
=2 调 tiáo
  1. to harmonize
  2. to reconcile
  3. to blend
  4. to suit well
  5. to adjust
  6. to regulate
  7. to season (food)
  8. to provoke
  9. to incite