Definition
操作 (cāo zuò) is the neutral, hands-on verb for operating a machine or software step by step. 运作 (yùn zuò) refers to running an organization or system as a whole, not manual operation. 操纵 and 操控 imply controlling or manipulating, often with a negative or secretive intent.
verb
to operateto work (a machine, software, or system)
Examples
- 操作。Wǒmen jīngguò péixùn cáinéng cāo zuò zhè tái xīn shèbèi.We need training before we can operate this new equipment.
- 。Tā huāle bàn xiǎoshí cái xuéhuì cāo zuò zhège ruǎnjiàn.It took him half an hour to learn how to operate this software.
- 操作。Qǐng ānquán de cāo zuò zhè tái jīqì.Please operate this machine safely.
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