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Jyutpinghung3 zai3 hei3
Yalehung jai hei
Definition
A controller, control device, or sequencing unit.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to hardware devices used to operate electronics or machinery. While it covers game controllers, it is also frequently used for remote controls for appliances like air conditioners or televisions, where the term 遙控器 is also common. It implies a physical interface rather than an abstract concept of control.
Measure word
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This game controller is broken.
Have you found the air conditioner remote yet?
Related words
Common phrases
game controller
air conditioner remote
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe the act of controlling a person or a situation, as that requires the verb 控制. It is strictly a noun for a physical object.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
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Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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