操控

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Meaning and Usage

The verb 操控 (cāokòng) primarily means to operate or control something, often machinery, devices, or systems. It implies skillful handling or manipulation. It can also carry a negative connotation when referring to manipulating events or outcomes, such as elections or data.

Common Contexts

Collocations and Patterns

  • 操控机器 (operate machines): used when referring to physical operation.
  • 操控系统 (control systems): often in technical or IT contexts.
  • 操控选举 (manipulate elections): implies illegal or unethical manipulation.

Notes

When using 操控, the context determines whether it is neutral (operating devices) or negative (manipulating outcomes). It is more formal and technical than simpler verbs like 控制 (kòngzhì), which also means to control but is broader and more general. Avoid confusing 操控 with 操作 (cāozuò), which focuses more on the action of operating or handling rather than the control aspect.

Example Sentences

He can skillfully operate this machine.

This software can help users control smart home devices.

He was accused of manipulating the election results, suspected of illegal