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手术 (shǒushù) vs 操作 (cāozuò) — use 手术 for medical surgical procedures, while 操作 refers to general operations or manipulations not limited to medical contexts.
Be careful with tonal pronunciation; using the wrong tones can alter the word significantly. In formal contexts, use 手术 when discussing medical procedures, but in casual conversation, you might hear it referred to as an 'operation.' Common collocations include '进行手术' (to perform surgery) and '手术成功' (surgery successful).
As an HSK 5 word, 手术 connects with other medical vocabulary such as 医生 (doctor) and 病人 (patient), which are also vital for discussing health-related topics. Focus on understanding the context in which手术 is used and practice forming sentences around medical situations.
Learners often confuse 手术 with 'operation' in a general sense, using it in non-medical contexts incorrectly. For example, saying '我今天要手术一个项目' (I will perform a project operation) is incorrect; use '进行一个项目' instead.
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How to say (surgical) operation in Chinese
“(surgical) operation” in Chinese is手术
手术 (shǒushù) refers to a surgical operation or procedure performed by medical professionals. It is commonly used in contexts related to healthcare, specifically when discussing medical interventions, surgeries, or operations. The term conveys both the act of performing surgery and the surgical procedure itself.
When to use 手术
Be careful with tonal pronunciation; using the wrong tones can alter the word significantly. In formal contexts, use 手术 when discussing medical procedures, but in casual conversation, you might hear it referred to as an 'operation.' Common collocations include '进行手术' (to perform surgery) and '手术成功' (surgery successful).
手术 or something close to it
手术 (shǒushù) vs 操作 (cāozuò) — use 手术 for medical surgical procedures, while 操作 refers to general operations or manipulations not limited to medical contexts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 手术 with 'operation' in a general sense, using it in non-medical contexts incorrectly. For example, saying '我今天要手术一个项目' (I will perform a project operation) is incorrect; use '进行一个项目' instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 手术
手术 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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她病得很严重，甚至要做____。
She is seriously ill — to the point that she needs surgery.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 手术
手术 (shǒushù) refers specifically to the surgical procedure, while 手术室 (shǒushùshì) means 'operating room,' the place where surgeries are performed.
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