手
术

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The word "手术" is formed by combining the character "手" (shǒu), meaning "hand", with the character "术" (shù), meaning "skill" or "method"; this compound literally denotes "hand skill" and specifically refers to a surgical operation, directly indicating the manual technique involved.

Example Sentences Hide

手术很成功。

Shǒushù hěn chénggōng.

The surgery was very successful.

医生正在做手术。

Yīshēng zhèngzài zuò shǒushù.

The doctor is performing surgery.

明天上午我要做手术。

Míngtiān shàngwǔ wǒ yào zuò shǒushù.

I will have surgery tomorrow morning.

因为病情严重，他必须接受手术。

Yīnwèi bìngqíng yánzhòng, tā bìxū jiēshòu shǒushù.

Because the condition is serious, he must undergo surgery.

经过三个小时的手术，病人终于脱离了危险。

Jīngguò sān gè xiǎoshí de shǒushù, bìngrén zhōngyú tuōlí le wēixiǎn.

After three hours of surgery, the patient finally was out of danger.

Word Definition - 手术

shǒu shù (surgical) operation; surgery; CL:個|个[gè]

Individual Character Details

手 shǒu
术 shù, zhú