操刀 cāodāo to hold a knife Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents cāodāo to hold a knife 操 cāo to hold (bound form) to grasp; to hold; to take up刀 dāo noun knife knife; blade; single-edged sword; any tool used for cutting, slicing, or carvingcāodāo to take charge · to perform an operation 操 cāo verbnoun to operate to manage; to control; to steer; to do; to engage in a profession刀 dāo noun knife knife; blade; single-edged sword; any tool used for cutting, slicing, or carving