The Chinese word **矫正** (jiǎozhèng) is a compound verb formed by combining two semantically similar characters: **矫** (jiǎo), which originally means "to straighten" or "to rectify" (as in straightening something bent), and **正** (zhèng), meaning "correct" or "upright." Together, they create a synergistic meaning where 矫 implies the *action* of making something straight or right, and 正 signifies the resulting *state* of being correct or proper. Thus, the compound **矫正** means "to correct," "to rectify," or "to set right," often used in contexts like correcting posture, behavior, or errors, with each character reinforcing the core concept of bringing something back to its proper standard.