Meaning
遥控 means to control something from a distance, or refers to the remote control device itself. The word combines 遥 (distant, far away) and 控 (to control), literally meaning 'distant control.' It's commonly used for TV remotes, drones, RC toys, and any device or system operated remotely.
Usage
As a noun, 遥控 often appears in the phrase 遥控器 (remote control device). As a verb, it describes the action of controlling something remotely. Native speakers use it for everything from television remotes to remote-controlled toys to operating machinery from afar. It's a standard, neutral term used in everyday conversation and technical contexts alike.
Examples
- 01你看到电视遥控器了吗？?Have you seen the TV remote control?
- 02这架无人机可以遥控飞行。.This drone can be flown by remote control.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个遥控器
Common collocations
- 遥控器remote control device
- 遥控飞机remote-controlled airplane
- 遥控汽车remote-controlled car
- 电视遥控TV remote control
Antonyms
Origin
Modern compound formed from classical 遥 (distant) and 控 (control), created to describe remote control technology as it became common in the 20th century.