Chinese
qīnshǒu
Meaning: with one's own hands; personally
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

親手
親
手
亲手
亲
手

Example sentences

This gift was handmade by me; I hope you like it.
母親親手做了一頓豐盛的晚餐。
母亲亲手做了一顿丰盛的晚餐。
Mother personally prepared a sumptuous dinner.
他親手製作了這件禮物。
他亲手制作了这件礼物。
He made this gift with his own hands.
這是他親手刻的。
这是他亲手刻的。
This was carved by him personally.
這幅畫是他親手贈與我的。
这幅画是他亲手赠与我的。
This painting was personally given to me by him.
這鮮魚是媽媽親手烹煮的,味道非常鮮美。
这鲜鱼是妈妈亲手烹煮的,味道非常鲜美。
This fresh fish was personally cooked by mom; the taste is very delicious.
「每次去哥哥家,嫂子總會親手做幾道拿手好菜。」
「每次去哥哥家,嫂子总会亲手做几道拿手好菜。」
Every time I go to my brother's house, my sister-in-law personally prepares several signature dishes.

Usage Notes

Indicates that an action was performed by the person themselves rather than by someone else.

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