How to say “transfer” in Chinese
transfer (job); mobilize, arouse
“Transfer” in Chinese is 调动, diào dòng: the meaning, a recording of how it sounds, the characters stroke by stroke.
How to pronounce it
调动 is read diào dòng: 2 syllables. The tone is part of the word: with another melody you get another word, or just a jumble of sounds.
How to write it
On the left, 讠 “speech”. Its second reading is diào, “tone, melody”.
On the right, 力 “strength”.
Strokes go in order: top to bottom and left to right, horizontal before vertical. Tap a character to open its page, with the strokes shown large and the words it appears in. To train your hand, print a handwriting sheet for “调动”.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “transfer” in Chinese?
“Transfer” in Chinese is 调动, pinyin diàodòng.
What does 调动 mean?
调动 (diàodòng) means “transfer (job); mobilize, arouse”.
How do you write 调动?
调动 is 2 characters: 调 (tiáo) — adjust, tune; 动 (dòng) — move. The stroke order of each one is shown step by step on this page.
How do you pronounce 调动?
调动 is read diàodòng. Tones: diào — fourth tone, dòng — fourth tone. The page has a native speaker recording.
“transfer” in the lesson “Lead and assist”
This word is from the topic “Jobs and positions” of HSK 6. In the lesson you hear it in a dialogue, build a sentence with it and say it out loud. Start for free, no sign-up needed.
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