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Expressing control with 掌控 (zhǎngkòng)
Actions & Events
Structure
Subject + 掌控 + Object
Explanation
掌控 (zhǎngkòng) is a verb meaning "to control" or "to have command over." It implies a firm, authoritative grip on a situation, resource, or domain. It is slightly more formal and emphatic than the simpler 控制.
Examples
她很擅长掌控整个团队的节奏。
Tā hěn shàncháng zhǎngkòng zhěnggè tuánduì de jiézòu.
She is very good at controlling the rhythm of the entire team.
经理牢牢地掌控着项目的进度。
Jīnglǐ láoláo de zhǎngkòng zhe xiàngmù de jìndù.
The manager firmly controls the progress of the project.
学会掌控自己的情绪很重要。
Xuéhuì zhǎngkòng zìjǐ de qíngxù hěn zhòngyào.
Learning to control your own emotions is very important.