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操控

cāokòng

Description

操控的意思是用手或者用某种方法来控制一个东西。

The meaning of 操控 is to control something by hand or by some method.

这个词也可以指在背后控制别人或者事情。

This word can also refer to controlling others or things behind the scenes.

Meanings

操控cāokòng

to operate or control a machine or device

他很会操控这台机器。

He is very good at operating this machine.

操控cāokòng

to manipulate people or situations behind the scenes

有人在背后操控这件事。

Someone is manipulating this matter behind the scenes.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    操 (to handle/operate) + 控 (to control), forming a compound meaning to steer or manipulate.

  • Nuance

    操控 often carries a negative sense when used for controlling people, unlike neutral 操作.

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