To obtain the complex conjugate of a matrix, each entry is conjugated individually. The discussion clarifies that the Hermitian conjugate, or adjoint, involves taking the complex conjugate of each entry and then transposing the matrix. An example of a 5x5 matrix is provided, demonstrating the calculations for both the transpose and the Hermitian conjugate. The results for the complex conjugate and the Hermitian conjugate are shown explicitly. This highlights the distinction between the two operations in matrix algebra.