B1 verb/noun Neutral

调控

/tʰjǎʊ kʰʊ̂ŋ/

To regulate and control something (often a system, price, or market) to keep it stable or functional.

Examples

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1

人脑可以调控身体的各项功能。

The human brain can regulate various bodily functions.

2

宏观调控是经济管理的重要手段。

Macro-control is an important means of economic management.

3

这温度怎么调控?

How do you control/regulate this temperature?

Word Family

Noun
调控
Verb
调控
Adjective
调控性的
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Memory Tip

调 (Adjust) + 控 (Control) = Adjust to control.

Quick Quiz

为了防止经济过热,国家加强了宏观___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 调控

Examples

1

人脑可以调控身体的各项功能。

everyday

The human brain can regulate various bodily functions.

2

宏观调控是经济管理的重要手段。

formal

Macro-control is an important means of economic management.

3

这温度怎么调控?

informal

How do you control/regulate this temperature?

4

实验组通过精确调控光照来观察植物生长。

academic

The experimental group observed plant growth by precisely regulating light.

5

市场供求关系会自动调控价格。

business

Market supply and demand will automatically regulate prices.

Word Family

Noun
调控
Verb
调控
Adjective
调控性的

Common Collocations

宏观调控 macro-control
自动调控 automatic regulation
市场调控 market regulation
调控力度 intensity of control
自我调控 self-regulation

Common Phrases

调控措施

control measures

调控目标

control objectives

情绪调控

emotional regulation

Often Confused With

调控 vs 控制

控制 is general control; 调控 implies adjusting (调) in order to control (控) effectively.

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Usage Notes

Very common in economic news and biological science texts.

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Common Mistakes

Often misspelled as '调空' (which is meaningless).

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Memory Tip

调 (Adjust) + 控 (Control) = Adjust to control.

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Word Origin

Combined from '调节' (adjust) and '控制' (control).

Grammar Patterns

调控 + 名词 对...进行调控
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Cultural Context

The term '宏观调控' (Macro-control) is a standard phrase in Chinese economic policy.

Quick Quiz

为了防止经济过热,国家加强了宏观___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 调控

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