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

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Example sentences

這份禮物是我親手做的,希望你會喜歡。
这份礼物是我亲手做的,希望你会喜欢。
This gift was handmade by me; I hope you like it.
母親親手做了一頓豐盛的晚餐。
Mother personally prepared a sumptuous dinner.
他親手製作了這件禮物。
He made this gift with his own hands.
她週末訪友,順便送上親手做的點心。
She visited a friend over the weekend and brought some homemade snacks along.
這是他親手刻的。
This was carved by him personally.

Usage Notes

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

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