操纵

cāo zòng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Common

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Definitions

1. to operate
2. to control
3. to rig
4. to manipulate

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 遥控 yáo kòng 遥控 yáo kòng to direct operations from a remote location 远距离操纵，如遥控飞机: to direct operations from a remote location
• 支配 zhī pèi 支配 zhī pèi to control 对人、事物或局势的支配和安排: to control

Usage notes

Collocations

常与“幕后”搭配，如“幕后操纵”，暗示秘密控制。

Common mistakes

“操纵”常用于贬义，指用不正当手段控制，如“操纵市场”；中性操作机器时，更常用“操作”。

Example Sentences

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他试图 操纵 选举结果。

He attempted to rig the election results.

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Words Containing 操纵

• 幕后操纵 幕后操纵 mù hòu cāo zòng: to manipulate from behind the scenes
• 操纵杆 操纵杆 cāo zòng gǎn: joystick
• 操纵自如 操纵自如 cāo zòng zì rú: to operate (a machine etc) with ease

Child Words of 操纵

• 操 操 cāo: to grasp
• 纵 纵 zòng: warp (the vertical threads in weaving)