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手动

shǒu dòng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • manual
  • manually operated
  • manual gear-change

Definition

用手操作,非自动。

Manual operation, operated by hand, not automatic.

Usage

用于描述需要人工操作而非自动完成的过程或设备。

Used to describe processes or devices that require human intervention rather than automatic operation.

Examples

  • 1 这辆车是手动挡的,需要自己换挡。 (This car has a manual transmission, you need to shift gears yourself.)
  • 2 手动调整空调温度。 (Please adjust the air conditioner temperature manually.)
  • 3 手动模式可以让你更好地控制相机。 (Manual mode allows you to control the camera better.)
  • 4 这项工作需要手动完成,不能用机器。 (This task needs to be done manually, not by machine.)
  • 5 手动填写表格,不要用打印体。 (Fill out the form by hand, don't use print.)

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