Writing
运作 (yùn zuò) — how to say "operation" in Chinese
运作
Operation
verb
Character composition
运
to move
作
to work
Radicals / Keys
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
辵
Walk
#162 · chuò · 7 strokes
Collocations
公司运作方式
gōngsī yùnzuò fāngshì
the company's mode of operation
Examples
这个公司的运作需要很多员工。
The operation of this company requires many employees.
系统运作正常。
The system operates normally.
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Frequently asked questions
Operation meaning in Chinese
"operation" in Chinese is 运作 (yùn zuò).
What does 运作 mean in English?
运作 (yùn zuò) means "Operation".
How is 运作 pronounced?
It is pronounced yùn zuò (written as yun zuo, yunzuo). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "operation" in Chinese characters?
It is written 运作: 运 has 7 strokes, 作 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 运作?
运作 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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