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The word 操纵 is formed by combining the character 操, which means to grasp or operate, with the character 纵, which means to release or let go; together, they create a compound word where 操 contributes the sense of handling or controlling and 纵 adds the sense of directing or maneuvering, resulting in the meaning to operate or manipulate.

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他在操纵遥控汽车。

Tā zài cāozòng yáokòng qìchē.

He is operating the remote control car.

我学会了操纵电脑。

Wǒ xuéhuìle cāozòng diànnǎo.

I learned to operate a computer.

她能够操纵会议的进程。

Tā nénggòu cāozòng huìyì de jìnchéng.

She can control the progress of the meeting.

坏人试图操纵公众舆论。

Huài rén shìtú cāozòng gōngzhòng yúlùn.

Bad people try to manipulate public opinion.

政府必须防止任何人操纵金融市场。

Zhèngfǔ bìxū fángzhǐ rènhé rén cāozòng jīnróng shìchǎng.

The government must prevent anyone from manipulating the financial market.

Word Definition - 操纵

cāo zòng to manipulate; to control

Individual Character Details

操 cāo, cāo, cào
纵 zòng