Meaning of 调节
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to adjust
- to regulate
- to harmonize
- to reconcile (accountancy etc)
How to use 调节
调节 is used for keeping something at a balanced level over time, such as temperature, mood, the economy, or the body. It often appears with words like 温度 (wēndù), 情绪 (qíngxù), and 市场 (shìchǎng). Example: 空调可以调节室内温度。(Kōngtiáo kěyǐ tiáojié shìnèi wēndù.) The air conditioner can regulate the indoor temperature.
调 (tiáo) means to tune or mix, and 节 (jié) is a joint or a measured section, like the segments of bamboo. Picture tuning something section by section until it runs at the right level, and you have 调节, to regulate.
Common mistake: Learners often read 调 as diào here, because of words like 调查 (diàochá). In 调节 it is always tiáo, the same reading as in 调整 (tiáozhěng) and 空调 (kōngtiáo).
调节 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Stroke order for each character
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调 diào · to transfer · 10 strokes
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节 jié · joint · 5 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 调节.
| 节目 | jiémù | (TV or radio) program; show; item; act; segment; number (on the program of a concert, vari |
| 节日 | jiérì | holiday; festival |
| 音节 | yīnjié | syllable |
| 春节 | Chūnjié | Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) |
| 调查 | diàochá | investigation; inquiry |
| 调整 | tiáozhěng | to adjust; to revise; to reorganize |
| 强调 | qiángdiào | to emphasize (a statement); to stress |
| 空调 | kōngtiáo | air conditioning; air conditioner (including units that have a heating mode) |
| 节约 | jiéyuē | to economize; to conserve (resources) |
| 细节 | xìjié | details; particulars |
| 季节 | jìjié | time; season |
| 节省 | jiéshěng | saving; to save |
Questions about 调节
What does 调节 mean?
调节 (tiáojié) means "to adjust; to regulate" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 调节?
调节 is made of 2 characters: 调 (10 strokes), 节 (5 strokes). That is 15 strokes in total.
Is 调节 an HSK word?
Yes. 调节 is on the HSK 5 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 调节 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 调节 is written 調節.
What is the difference between 调节 and 调整?
调节 suggests ongoing balancing to keep something at a suitable level, like temperature or emotions. 调整 (tiáozhěng) means making a change or revision, such as adjusting a plan, a schedule, or prices.
Can 调节 be used for people's feelings or relationships?
Yes. 调节情绪 (tiáojié qíngxù) means to manage or balance your emotions, and 调节生活 means to add balance or variety to daily life. For settling conflicts between people, 调解 (tiáojiě) is more common.