基本操作

jīběn cāozuò

noun

Meanings

1 basic operation
2 fundamental procedure
3 standard move; textbook play

Characters

base, foundation

to operate, to handle

Examples

HSK 5

新用户请先了解软件的基本操作。

Xīnyònghù qǐng xiān liǎojiě ruǎnjiàn de jīběn cāozuò.

New users, please first learn the basic operations of the software.

HSK 5

打游戏被骂？基本操作。

Dǎyóuxì bèi mà? Jīběn cāozuò.

Getting flamed while gaming? Standard stuff.

Tips

register

Two registers: (1) straight technical 'basic operations' in manuals; (2) widespread internet slang meaning 'totally expected / textbook move' - often a deadpan one-word reply to a predictable event.

Stroke Order

基 jī

本 běn

操 cāo

作 zuò