yáo kòng
remote
In Chinese, 'remote' is translated into '遥控'. It is usually used to describe a device that allows one to control another device from a distance. This could be anything from a television to an air conditioner. However, in certain contexts, it could also mean remote as in a far away place.
zhè shì wǒ de yáokòng qìchē.
This is my remote control car.
In this sentence, '遥控' is used as adjective to describe a type of car that is controlled remotely.
qǐng dì gěi wǒ yáokòngqì.
Please pass me the remote control.
Here, '遥控器' is a common term for a device used to operate an appliance or a machine from a distance. '遥控' is the root word.
wǒ zhǎo bú dào diànshì yáokòngqì le.
I can't find the TV remote control.
'电视遥控器' means 'TV remote control'. '遥控' is part of the compound noun.
yáokòng fēijī zhèngzài fēixiáng.
The remote control plane is flying.
In this case, '遥控飞机' means 'remote controlled plane'. In the sentence, it is the subject.
yáokòngqì de diànliàng bùzú.
The remote control is low on battery.
'遥控器的电量不足' means the remote control is running out of battery. '遥控器' is the subject of the sentence.
tā zhuānzhù de wánzhe yáokòng chuán.
He is focused on playing with the remote control boat.
Here, '遥控船' translates as 'remote control boat'. It is the object of the verb 'playing'.
yáokòng chē shì tā de zuì ài.
Remote control cars are his favorite.
'遥控车' means 'remote control cars'. In this sentence, it is the subject.
wǒ xūyào xīn de yáokòngqì.
I need a new remote control.
'遥控器' translates as 'remote control' and it is the object of the verb 'need'.
wǒ mǎi le yīgè xīn de yáokòng zhíshēngjī.
I bought a new remote control helicopter.
'遥控直升机' is used to mean 'remote control helicopter'. It is the object of the verb 'bought'.
yáokòngqì diào zài shāfā xiàmiàn le.
The remote control fell under the sofa.
'遥控器' is used as 'remote control'. In this sentence, it is the subject.