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The character 操 is a phono-semantic compound composed of the hand radical 扌 and the component 喿, which primarily provides phonetic guidance. Its original meaning centered on grasping or holding with the hand, a direct reflection of its semantic element. Over time, its application expanded from concrete manual actions like handling or manipulating objects to more abstract domains such as conducting operations, directing military drills, and managing affairs. This semantic broadening further led to its use in denoting disciplined personal conduct or behavior, while its structural form has remained consistent without graphical simplification.
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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。