调整

tiáo zhěng

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

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Definitions

1. to adjust
2. adjustment
3. revision

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 保持 bǎo chí 保持 bǎo chí to keep 保持 means to maintain or keep unchanged, opposite of adjusting.: to keep

Related words

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• 修改 xiū gǎi 修改 xiū gǎi to amend 修改 means to revise or modify, while 调整 is to adjust or tweak.: to amend

Synonyms

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• 调节 tiáo jié 调节 tiáo jié to adjust Both mean to adjust, but 调整 is broader (plans, policies), while 调节 often involves regulation (temperature, flow).: to adjust

Usage notes

Collocations

调整 commonly pairs with abstract nouns like 政策 (policy), 计划 (plan), or 心态 (mindset), not physical objects.

Common mistakes

Don't use 调整 for adjusting physical devices like a radio; use 调节 (tiáojié) instead.

Example Sentences

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我们需要 调整 一下计划。

We need to adjust the plan a bit.

我们不能刻舟求剑，要根据实际情况 调整 计划。

We must not mark the boat to find the sword; we need to adjust plans according to actual circumstances.

这个计划比较机动，可以根据情况 调整 。

This plan is quite flexible and can be adjusted according to the situation.

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Words Containing 调整

• 浮力调整背心 浮力调整背心 fú lì tiáo zhěng bèi xīn: BCD
• 浮力调整装置 浮力调整装置 fú lì tiáo zhěng zhuāng zhì: BCD

Child Words of 调整

• 整 整 zhěng: exactly
• 调 调 diào: to transfer
• 调 调 tiáo: to harmonize