control; dominate; master
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to control; to dominate; to have a grip on; to master
formalOften used in formal or business contexts regarding power, authority, or management. Implies a strong, active hold over a situation or resource.
Gōng公
sī司
de的
rén人
shì事
rèn任
miǎn免
quán权
zhǎng掌
kòng控
zài在
zǒng总
jīng经
lǐ理
shǒu手
zhōng中
。
The power over personnel appointments and dismissals is controlled by the general manager.
Tā他
zhǎng掌
kòng控
zhe着
zhěng整
gè个
jí集
tuán团
de的
jīng经
jì济
mìng命
mài脉
。
He holds control over the economic lifeline of the entire conglomerate.
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Zhè这
gè个
xì系
tǒng统
kě可
yǐ以
yuǎn远
chéng程
zhǎng掌
kòng控
suǒ所
yǒu有
shè设
bèi备
。
This system can remotely control all devices.
Shuí谁
néng能
zhǎng掌
kòng控
zì自
jǐ己
de的
qíng情
xù绪
，
shuí谁
jiù就
néng能
zhǎng掌
kòng控
rén人
shēng生
。
Whoever can master their own emotions can master their life.