亲手 (qīn shǒu) — personally; with one's own hands
Definition
Emphasizes doing something with one's own hands — physical, hands-on action (making, writing, building). Pairs with 一手 'all by oneself / single-handedly', while 亲自 is broader: 'in person, personally' for any situation.
adverb
personallywith one's own hands
Examples
- 亲手。Zhè shì tā qīn shǒu zuò de dàn gāo.This is a cake she made with her own hands.
- 亲手。Wǒ xiǎng qīn shǒu bǎ lǐ wù sòng gěi tā.I want to personally give him the gift.
- 亲手。Tā qīn shǒu xiě le zhè fēng gǎn xiè xìn.He personally wrote this thank-you letter.
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