遥控 (yáo kòng) — to remotely control, to operate from a distance

Definition

Used for operating devices, machines, or systems from a distance (e.g. drones, air conditioners, production lines). Focuses on the remote-control action itself.

verb

to remotely controlto operate from a distance

Examples

遥控。
Tā yòng shǒu jī yáo kòng jiā lǐ de kōng tiáo.
He uses his phone to remotely control the air conditioner at home.
遥控。
Zhè zhǒng wú rén jī kě yǐ yòng shǒu biǎo yáo kòng.
This type of drone can be remotely controlled with a watch.
遥控。
Gōng chéng shī cóng kòng zhì shì yáo kòng le zhěng tiáo shēng chǎn xiàn.
The engineer remotely controlled the entire production line from the control room.