操[cāo]

动

1. grasp; hold

♦ 他~刀就砍了过去。 He grabbed a knife and struck with it.

2. do; operate

♦ 操劳

♦ 操作

3. speak (a language or dialect)

♦ ~本地口音 speak with a local accent

♦ 他~一口流利的英语。 He speaks fluent English.

名

1. conduct; behaviour

♦ 操行

2. drill; exercise

♦ 体操