Chinese

cāozuò
Meaning: to operate; to manipulate; to work
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

操
作

Example sentences

This machine is very simple to operate.
這款手機的特點是操作簡單。
这款手机的特点是操作简单。
The main feature of this phone is that it is simple to operate.
這台機器的操作非常簡單。
这台机器的操作非常简单。
This machine's operation is very simple.
他能熟練地操作這台機器。
他能熟练地操作这台机器。
He can skillfully operate this machine.
他才初學電腦,所以操作起來還不太熟練。
他才初学电脑,所以操作起来还不太熟练。
He just started learning computer, so his operation is not very skilled yet.
這款遊戲操作簡單,新手也很容易上手。
这款游戏操作简单,新手也很容易上手。
This game is easy to operate, even beginners can pick it up easily.
他熟練地操作著織布機上的梭。
他熟练地操作著织布机上的梭。
He skillfully operates the shuttle on the loom.

Usage Notes

To follow certain steps or procedures to carry out an activity or use a machine.

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