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Chinese dictionary
v.out of tune; fail to carry a tune; digress from the topic
这架钢琴走调儿了。
The piano's out of tune.
我唱歌经常走调儿。
My singing often gets out of tune.
Word usage
- Separable word"走" and "调儿" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他唱歌能走八个调儿！
He sings out of tune.
你走了调儿了。
You're out of tune.
你按照谱子唱就走不了调儿。
You can't get out of tune if you follow the music score.