Definition
下调 (xiàtiáo) means to demote a person or transfer a task to a lower level — it's about moving something down an organizational hierarchy. 降低 (jiàngdī) is broader, meaning to reduce or lower anything (price, temperature, standards), not just rank or responsibility. 免职 (miǎnzhí) specifically means to dismiss someone from office entirely, not just demote them.
verb
to demote (someone to a lower rank)to transfer (a task, responsibility, etc.) to a lower level
Examples
- 下调。Gōngsī bǎ jīnglǐ xià tiáo le.The company demoted the manager.
- 下调。Zǒngbù bǎ zhège xiàngmù xià tiáo gěi fēngōngsī.Headquarters passed this project down to the branch office.
- 下调。Tā de zhíwèi bèi xià tiáo le.His position was downgraded.
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