Word: 语调 (yǔdiào) Traditional: 語調 语调 dictionary entry yǔdiào intonation; tone of voice Full dictionary entry for 语调 Example sentences using 语调 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 她说话的语调很温柔。 Tā shuōhuà de yǔdiào hěn wēnróu. Her tone of voice is very gentle when she speaks. 疑问句的语调要往上升。 Yíwènjù de yǔdiào yào wǎng shàngshēng. The intonation of a question should rise.