遥控 yáokòng to direct operations from a remote location
to direct operations from a remote location; to remotely control
How to remember 遥控: 遥 distant + 控 to accuse = to direct operations from a remote location.
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How it is used
- 'To control remotely; remote control' - 遥控电视 (yáokòng diànshì) operate the TV remotely; 遥控器 (yáokòngqì) the remote.
- Both literal (devices, drones) and figurative - 遥控指挥 directing operations from afar / pulling strings from a distance.
- The 遥 = distant emphasizes acting without being physically present.
Example sentences
- 把遥控器递给我。 Bǎ yáokòngqì dìgěi wǒ.Hand me the remote.
- 电视遥控器在沙发下面。 Diànshì yáokòngqì zài shāfā xiàmiàn.The TV remote control is under the couch.