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手工 (shǒugōng) - use 亲手 when emphasizing personal involvement, while 手工 refers specifically to handmade items without the personal touch.
Be careful not to confuse 亲手 with similar expressions like 亲自 (qīn zì), which also means personally but emphasizes the act of doing something oneself without assistance. This term is typically used in both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include 亲手制作 (to make by hand) and 亲手写 (to write by hand).
While 亲手 is not an official HSK word, it can be useful for HSK learners at level 3 or 4 who are expanding their vocabulary related to personal actions. Focus on using it in sentences where direct involvement is emphasized to reinforce its meaning.
Learners often confuse 亲手 with 亲自 (qīn zì), leading to incorrect phrases like 亲自做 (which suggests doing without assistance rather than making by hand). Remember, 亲手 specifically highlights the hands-on aspect.
Pronunciation of 亲手
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How to say personally in Chinese
“personally” in Chinese is亲手
亲手 (qīn shǒu) means 'personally' or 'with one's own hands.' It emphasizes the direct involvement of the subject in completing a task, usually implying care and personal investment. This term is commonly used when discussing handmade items or personal contributions to a project.
When to use 亲手
Be careful not to confuse 亲手 with similar expressions like 亲自 (qīn zì), which also means personally but emphasizes the act of doing something oneself without assistance. This term is typically used in both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include 亲手制作 (to make by hand) and 亲手写 (to write by hand).
亲手 or something close to it
手工 (shǒugōng) - use 亲手 when emphasizing personal involvement, while 手工 refers specifically to handmade items without the personal touch.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 亲手 with 亲自 (qīn zì), leading to incorrect phrases like 亲自做 (which suggests doing without assistance rather than making by hand). Remember, 亲手 specifically highlights the hands-on aspect.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 亲手
You can say, '我亲手做了这个蛋糕。' (I made this cake with my own hands.)
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