diu6調调
Jyutpingdiu6
Yalediuh
Definition
To transfer, move, or swap positions.
- to move; to transfer; to allocate resources or personnel
- to swap; to exchange positions
colloquialworkdaily actions
How it's used
Commonly used when discussing the shifting of personnel, physical objects, or positions. It carries a sense of strategic or logistical movement rather than just simple relocation. When referring to swapping two things, it is frequently paired with 對 to form 對調.
Examples
The company transferred him to another department.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean moving house, which is 搬屋. Also, do not confuse it with 調校, which is used for adjusting settings like volume or temperature.
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