control, grasp

is composed of the radical of (hand) and (chirping of birds). represents grasping or holding, while depicts a flock of birds gathering in a tree and chirping, and carries the sense of multiple times or repetition. Therefore, conveys the idea of gripping something firmly, and means to grasp, to hold, or to control.

Vocabulary of 操

  • 操控 (manipulate)
  • 操作 (operate)
  • 體操 (gymnastics)

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