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操作 (cāo zuò): to operate

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to operate
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 5

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to work
  • to operate
  • to manipulate

Chinese explanation

  • 用手或工具进行某种活动或动作,通常指按照一定方法使用机器、设备或电脑等
  • 也指按照一定的步骤和要求做事,如进行操作流程
  • 还可指处理事务、管理或安排事情。

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Example sentences

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This new machine is very easy to operate; you just need to press this green button.

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Doctors must undergo years of training before they can skillfully operate this complex surgical equipment.

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Please follow the on-screen instructions: first enter your account number, then click confirm.

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He has operated machine tools in the factory for twenty years and knows every step like the back of his hand.

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Because he is not familiar with computer operations, he often asks colleagues to help him handle documents.

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