shǒu shù
opération chirurgicale; opération
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我需要做手术。
wǒ xūyào zuò shǒushù.
I need to have an operation.
手术很成功。
shǒushù hěn chénggōng.
The operation was a success.
手术后，我需要休息一段时间。
shǒushù hòu, wǒ xūyào xiūxí yīduàn shíjiān.
After the operation, I need to rest for a while.
保守治疗 (bǎoshǒu zhìliáo)
conservative treatment
非手术治疗 (fēi shǒushù zhìliáo)
non-surgical treatment
The Chinese word 手术 (shǒushù) for "surgery" is composed of two characters: 手 (shǒu), meaning "hand", and 术 (shù), meaning "technique" or "art". Together, these characters convey the idea of using one's hands to perform a skilled procedure.The character 手 (shǒu) has a long history in Chinese culture, dating back to the oracle bone script of the Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BC). In its earliest form, the character depicted a hand with five fingers, representing the human ability to grasp and manipulate objects. Over time, the character evolved to its current form, which is still recognizable as a hand, but with a more stylized appearance.The character 术 (shù) also has a rich history, dating back to the Warring States period (475-221 BC). In its original form, the character depicted a person holding a knife or other tool, representing the idea of craftsmanship or skill. Over time, the character evolved to its current form, which is still recognizable as a person holding a tool, but with a more abstract and symbolic appearance.When combined, the characters 手 (shǒu) and 术 (shù) form the word 手术 (shǒushù), which specifically refers to the medical procedure of surgery. This term is used in both traditional and modern Chinese medicine to describe the process of using surgical techniques to treat a medical condition.
