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March 24, 2026
遥控(遙控)yáokòng(yao2kong4)
遥控 (yáo kòng) refers to 'remote control', typically used for devices like TVs, air conditioners, and drones. It implies the ability to operate something from a distance, highlighting convenience and modern technology's role in everyday life.
Frequency#7640DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In China, the use of remote controls has become ubiquitous with the rise of smart home technology, reflecting a shift towards convenience and automation in daily life.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person sitting far away on a sofa, using a 'remote control' (遥控) to change channels while enjoying their favorite shows. The character 遥 (yáo) suggests distance, as in 'far away', and 控 (kòng) implies control, like a puppeteer pulling strings.
Meanings of 遥控
yáokòng(yao2kong4)
1remote control
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About 遥控
遥控Simplified
遙控Traditional
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名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#7640Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 遥控
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person sitting far away on a sofa, using a 'remote control' (遥控) to change channels while enjoying their favorite shows. The character 遥 (yáo) suggests distance, as in 'far away', and 控 (kòng) implies control, like a puppeteer pulling strings.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 遥控; both characters are second and fourth tones respectively. It's typically used in informal settings, so in formal contexts, you might prefer terms like '控制设备' (kòngzhì shèbèi) for 'control equipment'.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 遥控 connects with other technology-related vocabulary like 操作 (cāozuò, to operate) and 设备 (shèbèi, equipment). Focus on using it in sentences related to modern technology and everyday activities.
Cultural Note
In China, the use of remote controls has become ubiquitous with the rise of smart home technology, reflecting a shift towards convenience and automation in daily life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce 遥 (yáo) as 远 (yuǎn), meaning 'far', which is incorrect. Remember, 遥 specifically emphasizes remote control, while 远 simply describes distance.
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Grammar Patterns of 遥控
遥控 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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就在那一刻，无线电____器摔得粉碎。
At that point the radio handset fell to pieces.
Example Sentences for 遥控 (2)
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就在那一刻，无线电遥控器摔得粉碎。
jiù zài nà yī kè， ， wú xiàn diàn yáo kòng qì shuāi dé fěn。
At that point the radio handset fell to pieces.
2
他伸手拿过遥控器，按下“播放”键。
tā shēn shǒu ná guò yáo kòng qì， ， àn“ xià “” bō。
He reached for the remote control and pressed the "play" button.
Cultural Notes for 遥控
🏮Cultural insight
In China, the use of remote controls has become ubiquitous with the rise of smart home technology, reflecting a shift towards convenience and automation in daily life.
Frequently Asked Questions about 遥控
You can use a 遥控 for TVs, air conditioners, projectors, and even some smart home devices.
While it's understood, in formal writing, you might want to use more technical terms related to control devices.
Primarily, yes, but it can also refer to any remote operation context, like controlling a drone.
