cou1 hung3操控
Jyutpingcou1 hung3
Yalechōu hung
Definition
To control or manipulate; power and influence over someone or something.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the psychological or manipulative aspect of exerting power over others, often implying a negative or unhealthy dynamic. Unlike the more neutral term 控制 which can apply to managing machines or budgets, 操控 frequently suggests a subtle or coercive influence on someone's behavior or thoughts.
Examples
He really likes to control the people around him.
Don't let others control your emotions.
Related words
Common phrases
break free from control
emotional manipulation
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe technical or mechanical operations, as it sounds overly sinister or dramatic in those contexts. Stick to 控制 for managing inanimate objects or systems.
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