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The character 操 is a phono-semantic compound. The left side features the semantic "hand" radical 扌 (shǒu), indicating action, while the right side contains the phonetic component 喿 (sào), which originally depicted birds chirping in a tree. The hand radical roots the character's meaning in physical actions like grasping or holding. This core sense extends to abstract concepts of managing, controlling, or operating machinery and affairs. The meaning also encompasses personal conduct and moral principles, reflecting the idea of steadfastly upholding one's ethical standards. Additionally, 操 describes physical exercises, drills, or repetitive training routines designed to build skill and coordination.
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他在操作电脑。
妈妈总是操心。
我们每天做体操。
孩子们在操场上玩。
他操着流利的英语。
这项工作需要细心操作。
不要为小事操心太多。
教练正在指导球员操练。