Chinese word

驾驭

Pronunciation

Pinyinjià yù

Meaning

  • verbhandle

Example

她能很好地驾驭这匹马。tā néng hěn hǎo dì jià yù zhè pǐ mǎ

She can handle this horse very well.

Illustration for 驾驭 (handle)

More examples

在复杂的国际局势中，领导人必须能够驾驭局势。zài fù zá de guó jì jú shì zhōng líng dǎo rén bì xū néng gòu jià yù jú shì

In a complex international situation, a leader must be able to control the situation.

Core concept

Keeps a powerful or complex thing moving in the intended direction through skilled control.

Common phrases

  • 驾驭情绪jià yù qíng xù

    control emotions

  • 驾驭局势jià yù jú shì

    control a situation

  • 驾驭语言jià yù yǔ yán

    master a language

Similar words

控制kòng zhì: Keep something's state or movement within limits by using an outside force or means.
掌握zhǎng wò: Master a skill or area of knowledge well enough to use it freely.
操作cāo zuò: Use the hands or a tool to make a machine or device work.
操控cāo kòng: Direct a machine or situation closely by using deliberate methods.

Definition in Chinese

熟练地控制或使用某物，使其按自己意图运行或达到预期效果shú liàn dì kòng zhì huò shǐ yòng mǒu wù shǐ qí àn zì jǐ yì tú yùn xíng huò dá dào yù qī xiào guǒ

Word origin

驾驭 (jiàyù, "drive and control") combines 驾 (jià, "drive") with 驭 (yù, "control a horse"), extending control of a vehicle or horse to control of skills, tasks, and situations.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, this verb often sounds more formal than basic control verbs and suits demanding tasks, systems, or situations.

Other meanings

  • wieldverb
  • commandverb

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