Meaning and Usage
"手动" literally means "hand-operated" or "manual." It is used to describe actions or devices that require direct human operation rather than automatic or electronic control.
Common Contexts
You will often see "手动" used in technical or everyday contexts, such as machines, vehicles, or devices that can be operated either automatically or manually. For example, "手动挡" refers to manual transmission in cars.
Collocations and Patterns
- 手动控制 (manual control): used when emphasizing controlling something by hand.
- 手动调节 (manual adjustment): adjusting settings manually.
- 手动挡 (manual gear/transmission): referring to cars with manual transmission.
Usage Notes
When using "手动," the speaker implies a contrast with "自动" (automatic). It often suggests more effort or skill is required. In conversation, it can also imply a preference or necessity to operate something manually due to malfunction or specific needs.
Avoid confusing "手动" with "手工," which refers more to handmade or handcrafted items rather than manual operation.
Meaning and Usage
"手动" literally means "hand-operated" or "manual." It is used to describe actions or devices that require direct human operation rather than automatic or electronic control.
Common Contexts
You will often see "手动" used in technical or everyday contexts, such as machines, vehicles, or devices that can be operated either automatically or manually. For example, "手动挡" refers to manual transmission in cars.
Collocations and Patterns
- 手动控制 (manual control): used when emphasizing controlling something by hand.
- 手动调节 (manual adjustment): adjusting settings manually.
- 手动挡 (manual gear/transmission): referring to cars with manual transmission.
Usage Notes
When using "手动," the speaker implies a contrast with "自动" (automatic). It often suggests more effort or skill is required. In conversation, it can also imply a preference or necessity to operate something manually due to malfunction or specific needs.
Avoid confusing "手动" with "手工," which refers more to handmade or handcrafted items rather than manual operation.
Meaning and Usage
"手动" literally means "hand-operated" or "manual." It is used to describe actions or devices that require direct human operation rather than automatic or electronic control.
Common Contexts
You will often see "手动" used in technical or everyday contexts, such as machines, vehicles, or devices that can be operated either automatically or manually. For example, "手动挡" refers to manual transmission in cars.
Collocations and Patterns
- 手动控制 (manual control): used when emphasizing controlling something by hand.
- 手动调节 (manual adjustment): adjusting settings manually.
- 手动挡 (manual gear/transmission): referring to cars with manual transmission.
Usage Notes
When using "手动," the speaker implies a contrast with "自动" (automatic). It often suggests more effort or skill is required. In conversation, it can also imply a preference or necessity to operate something manually due to malfunction or specific needs.
Avoid confusing "手动" with "手工," which refers more to handmade or handcrafted items rather than manual operation.