cāo​dāo

to hold a knife

Senses

操刀 cāo​dāo to hold a knife

To hold or grasp a knife; to wield a blade.

操刀 cāo​dāo to take charge

(figurative) To personally handle or take charge of a task; to take the reins.

操刀 cāo​dāo to perform an operation

(figurative) To perform surgery or an operation.

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