How to Say ‘Adjust’ in Simplified Chinese
调整
💬 Usage Tip: Say 'tee-ow-jangh' for making changes or corrections.
🇨🇳 In China: Fare [调整] may be necessary if errors in meter reading are noted.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
调整
[tiáo zhěng]
Adjust
To change or move something slightly to achieve the desired result.
如果计价器错了，我们需要调整费用。
If the meter is wrong, we need to adjust the fare.
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