English–Chinese

“manipulate” in Chinese

Chinese

Also操纵 (cāo zòng)

Pronunciation

Pinyincāo kòng

Example

那个骗子在操控别人的情绪。nà ge piàn zi zài cāo kòng bié rén de qíng xù

That scammer manipulates other people's emotions.

Illustration for 操控 (manipulate)

How to say “manipulate” in Chinese

“Manipulate” in Chinese is 操控 (cāo kòng).

Directs a person, device, or system through deliberate handling so it follows a chosen course.

Full entry for 操控: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 操控

在选举期间,虚假信息被用来操控舆论。zài xuán jǔ qī jiān xū jiǎ xìn xī bèi yòng lái cāo kòng yú lùn

During the election, false information is used to manipulate public opinion.

Tips for using 操控

  • English often makes "manipulate" sound secretive or unfair, while this Chinese verb can neutrally describe operating a device or adjusting a system.

Other Chinese words for “manipulate”

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操纵

cāo zòng

verbmanipulate

他总是操纵别人的意见。tā zǒng shì cāo zòng bié rén de yì jiàn

He always manipulates other people's views.

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