English–Chinese
“control” in Chinese
How to say “control” in Chinese
“Control” in Chinese is 控制 (kòng zhì).
Directs a thing or behavior through a method or rule, keeping it within a chosen range or course.
Example sentences with 控制
为降低费用，公司需要严格控制成本。wèi jiàng dī fèi yòng gōng sī xū yào yán gé kòng zhì chéng běn
To reduce expenses, the company needs to strictly control costs.
Tips for using 控制
- English control can suggest power over people, but this Chinese verb is also common for practical matters such as speed, volume, and temperature.
Other Chinese words for “control”
不要让别人主宰你的人生。bú yào ràng bié rén zhú zǎi nǐ de rén shēng
Don't let other people control your life.
他尽量克制自己的情绪。tā jǐn liàng kè zhì zì jǐ de qíng xù
He tries to control his emotions as much as possible.
他在努力抑制自己的情绪。tā zài nǔ lì yì zhì zì jǐ de qíng xù
He is trying to control his emotions.
不要让恐惧支配你。bú yào ràng kǒng jù zhī pèi nǐ
Don't let fear control you.
你应该收敛一下你的脾气。nǐ yīng gāi shōu liǎn yí xià nǐ de pí qì
You should control your temper a little.