wan6 zok3運作运作
Jyutpingwan6 zok3
Yalewahn jok
Definition
To run, operate, or develop, such as an event, activity, or business.
neutralworktechnology
How it's used
Focuses on the mechanics or internal processes of an entity rather than the act of managing it. It is commonly used for abstract systems, organizations, or complex machinery. When referring to a person doing a task, other verbs like 做 or 處理 are more natural.
Examples
How does this machine operate?
The company is operating very smoothly.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person performing a simple action. It sounds unnatural to say someone is 運作 a computer, where 用 or 操作 is preferred.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
