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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "operate" with 操作 (cāozuò)

    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 操作 + Object

    Explanation

    操作 (cāozuò) means "to operate" or "to handle" and is used for describing the manipulation of machines, software, or technical processes. It can also function as a noun meaning "operation" or "procedure." It is common in technical, computing, and industrial contexts.

    Examples

    • 这台机器操作起来很简单。

      Zhè tái jīqì cāozuò qǐlái hěn jiǎndān.

      This machine is very simple to operate.

    • 请不要随意操作这些设备。

      Qǐng bùyào suíyì cāozuò zhèxiē shèbèi.

      Please do not operate this equipment without authorization.

    • 他正在学习如何操作新系统。

      Tā zhèngzài xuéxí rúhé cāozuò xīn xìtǒng.

      He is learning how to operate the new system.

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