HSK · Level 75
60 words
Chinese word
操纵
Pronunciation
Pinyincāo zòng
Meaning
- verbmanipulate
Example
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.
More examples
舆论被操纵，公众难以辨别真相。yú lùn bèi cāo zòng gōng zhòng nán yǐ biàn bié zhēn xiàng
Public opinion is manipulated, so the public finds it hard to distinguish the truth.
Core concept
Controls the moving parts of a machine or the influences on people and events so that the result goes in a desired direction.
Common phrases
操纵舆论cāo zòng yú lùn
manipulate public opinion
操纵市场cāo zòng shì chǎng
manipulate the market
操纵股价cāo zòng gǔ jià
manipulate stock prices
Similar words
控制kòng zhì: Using power or means to direct a person, thing, or situation as desired.
影响yíng xiǎng: Causing a change in people, things, or events through actions or words.
利用lì yòng: Using a person or thing for one's own purpose or benefit.
操作cāo zuò: Operating a machine or device by handling its controls or following its steps.
Definition in Chinese
通过控制手段影响或支配他人、舆论或局势，使其朝有利于自己的一面发展。tōng guò kòng zhì shǒu duàn yíng xiǎng huò zhī pèi tā rén yú lùn huò jú shì shǐ qí cháo yǒu lì yú zì jǐ de yí miàn fā zhǎn
Word origin
操 (cāo, "handle") + 纵 (zòng, "direct") forms a compound for handling something and directing its course, which extends from physical operation to influence over people and events.
Usage tips
- For machinery, this verb can be neutral and mean operating the controls, but for people, opinions, or situations it often suggests hidden influence; the object supplies the tone.
Other meanings
- operateverb
- controlverb
Opposites
- 放任fàng rènleave uncheckedverb
Related words
- 操纵者cāo zòng zhěmanipulatornoun
- 操纵杆cāo zòng gāncontrol levernoun