Meanings of 手动
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自动 (zìdòng) - use 手动 when emphasizing manual operation as opposed to automated processes.
Learners often confuse 手动 with 自动 (zìdòng), which means automatic. Use 手动 in contexts where human effort is required. This term is more common in technical discussions and less so in casual conversation.
While not currently listed in the HSK vocabulary, understanding 手动 can enhance comprehension of related terms like 自动 (automatic) and 机械 (mechanical). Focus on recognizing how these terms are often used together in discussions about technology.
A common mistake is to use 手动 when referring to automatic features, such as saying '这个机器是手动的' (This machine is manual) when it is actually automatic. The correct phrase would be '这个机器是自动的'.
Pronunciation of 手动
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How to say manual in Chinese
“manual” in Chinese is手动
手动 (shǒudòng) refers to something that is operated by hand rather than automatically. It is commonly used in contexts such as machinery, vehicles, and technology where manual control is necessary, distinguishing it from automated functions.
When to use 手动
Learners often confuse 手动 with 自动 (zìdòng), which means automatic. Use 手动 in contexts where human effort is required. This term is more common in technical discussions and less so in casual conversation.
手动 or something close to it
自动 (zìdòng) - use 手动 when emphasizing manual operation as opposed to automated processes.
What learners get wrong
A common mistake is to use 手动 when referring to automatic features, such as saying '这个机器是手动的' (This machine is manual) when it is actually automatic. The correct phrase would be '这个机器是自动的'.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 手动
The opposite is 自动 (zìdòng), which means automatic.
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