调剂 tiáojì to adjust
to adjust; to redistribute (resources etc); (figuratively) (of an activity) to provide variety in one's daily life; to serve as a change of pace; (of a pharmacist) to fill a prescription
How to remember 调剂: 调 tune + 剂 dose = to adjust.
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How it is used
- To adjust/redistribute for balance; to add variety - 调剂生活 (tiáojì shēnghuó) to add variety to life; 调剂余缺 (tiáojì yúquē) to balance surplus and shortage.
- Reading tiáo. Also the pharmacist's sense: 调剂药品 (tiáojì yàopǐn) to dispense/fill prescriptions.
- About redistributing or varying to create balance, e.g. 调剂一下心情 (lift/vary one's mood).