English–Chinese
“tone” in Chinese
How to say “tone” in Chinese
“Tone” in Chinese is 口气 (kǒu qì).
The feeling or stance revealed through a speaker's sound and choice of words.
Example sentences with 口气
他用强硬的口气提出了要求。tā yòng qiáng yìng de kǒu qì tí chū le yāo qiú
He made a demand in a forceful tone.
Tips for using 口气
- A request can be grammatically polite yet suggest impatience through clipped wording, a fast pace, or a hard voice, making this word useful for discussing how speech affects an exchange.
Other Chinese words for “tone”
我的声调不太准，需要练习。wǒ de shēng diào bú tài zhǔn xū yào liàn xí
My tones are not quite accurate, so I need to practice.
照片的色调偏蓝，需要调一下。zhào piān de sè diào piān lán xū yào tiáo yí xià
The photo has a bluish tone and needs some adjustment.