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.
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