Today’s word of the day is 调 (tiáo) which means ‘to tune’. Let’s practice making different words, phrases, and sentences with 调 (tiáo).
调整 (tiáo zhěng) To adjust
The first word is 调整 (tiáo zhěng) which means ‘to adjust’. A way of using it in a sentence is 我需要调整我的作息时间。(Wǒ xūyào tiáozhěng wǒ de zuòxí shíjiān.) I need to adjust my schedule.
调味料 (tiáo wèi liào) Seasoning
Another word we can create with 调 (tiáo) is 调味料 (tiáo wèi liào) seasoning. 这道菜需要加入一些特别的调味料。(Zhè dào cài xūyào jiārù yīxiē tèbié de tiáowèiliào.) This dish requires some special seasoning.
调皮 (tiáo pí) Naughty
Finally, we can create the word 调皮 (tiáo pí) which means naughty. A way of using it in a sentence is 我的儿子很调皮，让我很难教育他。(Wǒ de érzi hěn tiáopí, ràng wǒ hěn nán jiàoyù tā.) My son is naughty, making it hard for me to discipline him.