Definition
动手术 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to perform surgery' or 'to undergo surgery'. The verb 动 and the object 手术 can be separated by measure words, durations, or other elements — for example, 动了一次手术 ('had an operation once'). It also has a figurative meaning: 'to make major changes' or 'to reorganize', often used in business or organizational contexts.
v.o.
(medical) to perform or undergo surgery(figurative) to make major changesto reorganize
Examples
- 动手术。Yīshēng míngtiān gěi tā dòng shǒu shù.The doctor will perform surgery on him tomorrow.
- 。Tā qùnián dòng guò yí cì dà shǒushù.He had a major surgery last year.
- 动手术。Gōngsī xūyào dòng shǒu shù lái gǎishàn guǎnlǐ.The company needs to undergo a major overhaul to improve management.
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