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操
cāo
Description
“操”这个字有很多意思，可以说“操心”，也可以说“做操”。
The character "操" has many meanings; you can say "操心" (to worry) or "做操" (to exercise).
在口语里，“操”还是一个很不礼貌的脏话，要小心使用。
In spoken language, "操" is also a very rude swear word, so use it carefully.
Meanings
操cāo
to operate; to handle; to grasp
他操着一口北京话。
He speaks with a Beijing accent.
操cāo
exercise; drill (physical)
我们每天早上做操。
We do morning exercises every day.
操cào
vulgar swear word (fuck)
操，我又忘带钥匙了。
Damn, I forgot to bring my keys again.
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Notes
- Nuance
as an interjection (cào) it is extremely crude; avoid it in polite settings.
- Etymology
original sense 'to grasp/hold', extended to 'handle', 'exercise', and vulgar slang.
In videos
“也就是这样的口部操”
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