Chinese word

操控

Pronunciation

Pinyincāo kòng

Meaning

  • verbmanipulate

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 操控情绪cāo kòng qíng xù

    manipulate emotions

  • 操控舆论cāo kòng yú lùn

    manipulate public opinion

  • 操控数据cāo kòng shù jù

    manipulate data

Similar words

操作cāo zuò: Handle a machine, piece of equipment, or computer function to run it or set it up.
控制kòng zhì: Keep people, things, or changes within limits or guide them in a chosen direction.
操纵cāo zòng: Deliberately move people or events in a clever way to serve one's own aims, usually negatively.
掌控zhǎng kòng: Keep complete command of a situation and actively manage what happens.

Definition in Chinese

用手段、技巧或工具对事物进行控制或操作，使其按预定的方式变化或运行。yòng shǒu duàn jì qiǎo huò gōng jù duì shì wù jìn xíng kòng zhì huò cāo zuò shǐ qí àn yù dìng de fāng shì biàn huà huò yùn xíng

Word origin

操 (cāo, "handle") + 控 (kòng, "control") combine to express guiding something through hands-on skill or deliberate control.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • operateverb
  • controlverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 操控者cāo kòng zhěmanipulatornoun
  • 操控能力cāo kòng néng lìmanipulation abilitynoun
  • 操控台cāo kòng táicontrol panelnoun

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