Chinese word

可调节

Pronunciation

Pinyinkě tiáo jié

Meaning

  • adjectiveadjustable

Example

这把椅子可调节高度。zhè bǎ yǐ zi kě tiáo jié gāo dù

The height of this chair is adjustable.

Illustration for 可调节 (adjustable)

More examples

台灯的亮度可调节，适合看书。tái dēng de liàng dù kě tiáo jié shì hé kàn shū

The brightness of the desk lamp is adjustable, making it suitable for reading.

Core concept

Something built to be changed in size, position, or level so it fits a particular need.

Common phrases

  • 可调节高度kě tiáo jié gāo dù

    adjustable height

  • 可调节温度kě tiáo jié wēn dù

    adjustable temperature

  • 可调节亮度kě tiáo jié liàng dù

    adjustable brightness

Similar words

可调kě tiáo: Describes a height, angle, or level that can be changed with a knob or lever.
灵活líng huó: Describes a way of using or moving something that can change easily to suit the situation.

Definition in Chinese

用于描述设备、装置或参数可以调整其大小、位置或程度以满足需要。yòng yú miáo shù shè bèi zhuāng zhì huò cān shù ké yǐ tiáo zhěng qí dà xiǎo wèi zhì huò chéng dù yǐ mǎn zú xū yào

Word origin

可调节 (kětiáojié, "adjustable") combines 可 (kě, "can") with 调节 (tiáojié, "adjust"), so the word presents adjustment as possible rather than fixed.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, Chinese usually expresses this idea with a full phrase, while the shorter form commonly appears on product labels, controls, and manuals.

Opposites

Related words

  • 调节tiáo jiéadjustverb
  • 调节器tiáo jié qìadjusternoun
  • 可调kě tiáoadjustableadjective

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