조절
The act of controlling or adjusting something to a desired level or state.
Examples
3 of 5방 온도를 조절해 주세요.
Please adjust the room temperature.
스트레스 조절은 정신 건강에 필수적입니다.
Stress management (regulation) is essential for mental health.
목소리 크기 좀 조절해 줄래?
Can you adjust your voice volume?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Jo' (조 - handle/control) and 'Jeol' (절 - limit/section); handling something within limits.
Quick Quiz
시험 기간에는 수면 시간을 잘 ____해야 합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 조절
Examples
방 온도를 조절해 주세요.
everydayPlease adjust the room temperature.
스트레스 조절은 정신 건강에 필수적입니다.
formalStress management (regulation) is essential for mental health.
목소리 크기 좀 조절해 줄래?
informalCan you adjust your voice volume?
생태계는 스스로 균형을 조절하는 능력이 있다.
academicEcosystems have the ability to regulate their own balance.
수요와 공급에 따라 가격이 조절됩니다.
businessPrices are adjusted according to supply and demand.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
강약 조절
adjusting strength/intensity
자동 조절
automatic adjustment
자가 조절
self-regulation
Often Confused With
'조절' is usually about physical levels (volume, heat), while '조정' is about social or conceptual alignment (opinions, schedules).
Usage Notes
Very common in health contexts (diet, weight) and engineering.
Common Mistakes
Using '조절' for fixing broken things (use '수리' or '고치다').
Memory Tip
Think of 'Jo' (조 - handle/control) and 'Jeol' (절 - limit/section); handling something within limits.
Word Origin
From Hanja 調 (to harmonize/tune) and 節 (limit/joint).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
시험 기간에는 수면 시간을 잘 ____해야 합니다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 조절
Related Vocabulary
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