调整 (tiáo zhěng) — to adjust
Definition
调整 is the general verb 'to adjust' — plans, attitudes, schedules, or systems. Compared with 调 (tiáo), it's broader: 调 focuses on tuning devices or harmonizing relationships, while 调整 covers any kind of modification.
verb
to adjust
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 调整。Wǒ xū yào tiáo zhěng yí xià gōng zuò shí jiān.I need to adjust my work hours.
- 调整。Gōng sī zhèng zài tiáo zhěng shēng chǎn jì huà.The company is adjusting its production plan.
- 调整。Nǐ zuì hǎo tiáo zhěng yí xià xīn tài.You'd better adjust your mindset.
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