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情调 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
情调qíngdiàosentimentHSK 7, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #15494, Very Hard
情调qíngdiàotone and moodHSK 7, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #15494, Very Hard
情调qíngdiàotasteHSK 7, unknown, 21 strokes, rank #15494, Very Hard
qíngdiào(qing2diao4)qing diao T2
  1. 1sentiment
  2. 2tone and mood
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March 24, 2026

情调(情調)qíngdiào(qing2diao4)

情调 (qíngdiào) refers to the sentiment or atmosphere associated with a particular mood or artistic expression. It is often used to describe the aesthetic quality or emotional tone of a setting, artwork, or even a person's demeanor, emphasizing the interplay between feelings and artistic taste.

Strokes21Frequency#15494DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

The concept of 情调 is significant in Chinese culture, particularly in literature and art, where the mood and sentiment of a piece are crucial for conveying deeper meanings. It reflects the appreciation of beauty and emotional resonance in everyday life.

Memory tip

Imagine a scene where you feel a strong sentiment (情) surrounded by beautiful decorations (调). The character 情 resembles someone holding a heart, representing feelings, while 调 looks like a musical note, symbolizing tone and mood. Together, they create a vivid emotional ambiance.

Meanings of 情调

qíngdiào(qing2diao4)
1sentiment
2tone and mood
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About 情调

情调Simplified
情調Traditional
21Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 情调

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情趣 (qíngqù) - use 情调 when emphasizing the aesthetic quality or emotional tone, while 情趣 focuses more on the interest or charm in a situation.

Usage Notes

情调 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing art, literature, or personal experiences. A common mistake is to confuse it with the concept of '情绪' (qíngxù), which relates specifically to emotions rather than the overall mood or tone. Be careful with the tone: '情调' has a rising tone (qíng) and a falling tone (diào).

HSK Study Tips

Although not part of HSK levels, understanding 情调 can enhance your vocabulary related to emotions and aesthetics, which is essential for discussing literature or art. Focus on how it interacts with other words describing feelings and artistic expressions at your current level.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 情调 by using it interchangeably with 情绪 (qíngxù), which refers specifically to emotions. For example, saying '他的情调不好' (His sentiment is not good) is incorrect; it should be '他的情绪不好' (His emotions are not good).

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Component Characters

情qíngfeeling
HSK 711 strokes忄
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调diàoto transfer
HSK 510 strokes讠
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How to say sentiment in Chinese

“sentiment” in Chinese is情调qíngdiào

情调 (qíngdiào) refers to the sentiment or atmosphere associated with a particular mood or artistic expression. It is often used to describe the aesthetic quality or emotional tone of a setting, artwork, or even a person's demeanor, emphasizing the interplay between feelings and artistic taste.

When to use 情调

情调 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing art, literature, or personal experiences. A common mistake is to confuse it with the concept of '情绪' (qíngxù), which relates specifically to emotions rather than the overall mood or tone. Be careful with the tone: '情调' has a rising tone (qíng) and a falling tone (diào).

情调 or something close to it

情趣 (qíngqù) - use 情调 when emphasizing the aesthetic quality or emotional tone, while 情趣 focuses more on the interest or charm in a situation.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 情调 by using it interchangeably with 情绪 (qíngxù), which refers specifically to emotions. For example, saying '他的情调不好' (His sentiment is not good) is incorrect; it should be '他的情绪不好' (His emotions are not good).

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You can say, '这幅画有很好的情调' (This painting has a good sentiment/tone).

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