动手术 (dòng shǒu shù) — (medical) to perform or undergo surgery; (figurative) to make major changes, to reorganize
Definition
A separable verb meaning 'to perform/undergo surgery' — literally 'move hand craft'. In figurative use it means making a major overhaul or reorganization. Split as 动了/动过/动一次 when inserting aspect or measure elements.
verb
(medical) to perform or undergo surgery(figurative) to make major changesto reorganize
Examples
- 动手术。Yī shēng míng tiān gěi tā dòng shǒu shù.The doctor will perform surgery on him tomorrow.
- 。Tā qù nián dòng guò yí cì dà shǒu shù.He had a major surgery last year.
- 动手术。Gōng sī xū yào dòng shǒu shù lái gǎi shàn guǎn lǐ.The company needs to undergo a major overhaul to improve management.
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