Chinese

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

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Example sentences

這台機器操作起來非常簡單。
这台机器操作起来非常简单。
This machine is very simple to operate.
這款手機的特點是操作簡單。
The main feature of this phone is that it is simple to operate.
這台機器的操作非常簡單。
This machine's operation is very simple.
他能熟練地操作這台機器。
He can skillfully operate this machine.
他才初學電腦,所以操作起來還不太熟練。
He just started learning computer, so his operation is not very skilled yet.

Usage Notes

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

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