调整

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 公司临时调整了工作时间。▶ —
   The company temporarily adjusted the working hours.
2. 要根据情况及时调整计划。▶ —
   You should adjust the plan promptly according to the situation.

Collocations

Mnemonic

调 tiáo "to harmonize" + 整 zhěng "to put in order": to harmonize and order, i.e. to adjust, to regulate. 调 is a multi-reading character (tiáo / diào); in 调整 it reads tiáo. Used of plans, structures, or one’s mindset.

Related

Quick check

1. How is 调 read in 调整?

   • tiáo (to harmonize, adjust)
   • diào (to transfer)
   • zhōu (all around)
   • shōu (to collect)