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调剂 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
调剂tiáojìto adjustHSK 7, n, 18 strokes, rank #29736, Very Hard
调剂tiáojìto balanceHSK 7, n, 18 strokes, rank #29736, Very Hard
调剂tiáojìto make up a medical prescriptionHSK 7, n, 18 strokes, rank #29736, Very Hard
tiáojì(tiao2ji4)tiao ji T2
  1. 1to adjust
  2. 2to balance
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March 24, 2026

调剂(調劑)tiáojì(tiao2ji4)

调剂 (tiáojì) refers to the process of adjusting or balancing something, often used in contexts like medicine where it means to make up a prescription. It implies a careful consideration of different elements to achieve harmony or effectiveness, such as balancing ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine.

Strokes18Frequency#29736DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese traditional medicine, 调剂 is crucial as it emphasizes the balance of herbal ingredients to treat ailments, reflecting a holistic approach to health that is deeply rooted in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Imagine a chef adjusting the ingredients in a dish to achieve the perfect balance of flavors. The character 调 (tiáo) looks like a person adjusting a scale, while 剂 (jì) resembles a potion bottle, representing the careful mixing involved in making a prescription.

Meanings of 调剂

tiáojì(tiao2ji4)
1to adjust
2to balance
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About 调剂

调剂Simplified
調劑Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#29736Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7TOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1

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调配 (tiáopèi) — use 调剂 when emphasizing adjustment or balancing for harmony, while 调配 focuses more on the mixing or combining of ingredients.

Usage Notes

This term is often used in medical contexts, particularly in traditional Chinese medicine, but can also apply to balancing situations in everyday life. Be careful not to confuse it with 调整 (tiáozhěng), which specifically means to adjust or rectify, as 调剂 has a more focused meaning related to prescriptions.

HSK Study Tips

At HSK Level 6, students should focus on the nuances of this word in health-related contexts. Familiarity with related terms like 药 (yào - medicine) and 处方 (chǔfāng - prescription) can enhance understanding and usage.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 调剂 with other similar terms like 调整 (tiáozhěng). For example, saying '我需要调剂我的工作' (wǒ xūyào tiáojì wǒ de gōngzuò) is incorrect; use '我需要调整我的工作' instead.

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Component Characters

调diàoto transfer
HSK 510 strokes讠
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剂jìdose
HSK 78 strokes刂
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How to say to adjust in Chinese

“to adjust” in Chinese is调剂tiáojì

调剂 (tiáojì) refers to the process of adjusting or balancing something, often used in contexts like medicine where it means to make up a prescription. It implies a careful consideration of different elements to achieve harmony or effectiveness, such as balancing ingredients in traditional Chinese medicine.

When to use 调剂

This term is often used in medical contexts, particularly in traditional Chinese medicine, but can also apply to balancing situations in everyday life. Be careful not to confuse it with 调整 (tiáozhěng), which specifically means to adjust or rectify, as 调剂 has a more focused meaning related to prescriptions.

调剂 or something close to it

调配 (tiáopèi) — use 调剂 when emphasizing adjustment or balancing for harmony, while 调配 focuses more on the mixing or combining of ingredients.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 调剂 with other similar terms like 调整 (tiáozhěng). For example, saying '我需要调剂我的工作' (wǒ xūyào tiáojì wǒ de gōngzuò) is incorrect; use '我需要调整我的工作' instead.

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调剂 specifically refers to the adjustment of ingredients in a medical prescription, while 调整 generally means to adjust or rectify in broader contexts.

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