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操纵

操縱
cāozòng
verb HSK 6 #4,413

Meanings

  1. 1 to operate; to control (a machine)
  2. 2 to manipulate; to pull strings

Characters

操
cāo
to operate; to handle; to exercise
纵
zòng
to release; to indulge; vertical
To handle and direct - controlling something's movement, whether literally (a machine) or figuratively (people).

Examples

HSK 3
他被人操纵了。
Tā bèi rén cāozòng le.
He was manipulated.
HSK 6
飞行员操纵着飞机。
Fēixíngyuán cāozòng zhe fēijī.
The pilot is operating the aircraft.
HSK 7-9
有人在幕后操纵选举。
Yǒurén zài mùhòu cāozòng xuǎnjǔ.
Someone is manipulating the election behind the scenes.

Tips

usage
操纵 is neutral when referring to machines (operate/control) but negative when referring to people (manipulate). 操纵市场 (manipulate the market), 幕后操纵 (puppet-mastering behind the scenes).

Stroke Order

操 cāo
纵 zòng