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    Expressing "to adjust" or "to regulate" with 调整 (tiáozhěng)

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    Manner & Method

    Structure

    调整 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 调整 (tiáozhěng) means "to adjust," "to regulate," or "to modify." It is used when something needs to be fine-tuned or changed to achieve a better state or fit. For example, 调整自己的生长 means "to adjust one's own growth."

    Examples

    • 你需要调整一下作息时间。

      Nǐ xūyào tiáozhěng yīxià zuòxī shíjiān.

      You need to adjust your daily routine.

    • 公司决定调整下半年的销售策略。

      Gōngsī juédìng tiáozhěng xià bànnián de xiāoshòu cèlüè.

      The company has decided to adjust the sales strategy for the second half of the year.

    • 我把椅子的高度调整了一下，坐着舒服多了。

      Wǒ bǎ yǐzi de gāodù tiáozhěng le yīxià, zuòzhe shūfu duō le.

      I adjusted the height of the chair, and now it's much more comfortable to sit in.

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