调节

• 拼音: tiáo jié
• 汉字拆解: 调 = 讠(speech) + 周 (complete), harmonize/adjust; 节 = 艹 (grass) + 即, joint/control

含义

To regulate; to adjust; to control or modulate.

Used for making adjustments to achieve optimal conditions or balance. Common in technical contexts (调节温度 adjust temperature), biological processes (调节血压 regulate blood pressure), and emotional contexts (调节情绪 manage emotions). Implies fine-tuning rather than major changes.

例句

1. 空调可以自动调节室内温度，保持恒温。
2. 运动有助于调节身体的新陈代谢。
3. 学会调节自己的情绪是成年人必备的能力。

用法指南

语境: technical, health, psychology

语气: practical

正确说法

• 调节音量大小。(Adjust the volume level.)
• 自我调节能力。(Self-regulation ability.)

错误说法

• 调节问题 when resolving disputes — use 调解 for mediating conflicts; 调节 is for adjusting settings or conditions

起源与历史

Compound of 调 (to adjust/regulate) + 节 (节奏 rhythm/control), meaning to adjust and control.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal