调剂

tiáo jì

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

1. to adjust
2. to balance
3. to make up a medical prescription

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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失调

shī diào

out of tune (music)

供应失调导致价格上涨

Related words

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配药

pèi yào

to dispense (drugs)

药师在配药室配药

Synonyms

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调整

tiáo zhěng

to adjust

调整日程以适应变化

平衡

píng héng

balance

平衡工作与生活

Usage notes

Common mistakes

调剂 is often used for balancing work-life (调剂生活), not for adjusting a chair or TV volume.

Formality

调剂 sounds somewhat formal; in casual speech 调整 is more common for everyday adjustments.

Example Sentences

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适当运动可以调剂身心。

Proper exercise can balance the body and mind.

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Child Words of 调剂

dose (medicine)

to transfer

to harmonize

调剂