亲手

qīnshǒu

personally

HSK 7

漢字分解

Meaning and Usage

"亲手" means doing something personally with one's own hands, emphasizing direct involvement and effort. It often conveys sincerity, care, or authenticity.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used when talking about making or doing something oneself, such as cooking, crafting, or handling important tasks.

Collocations

Nuance

Using "亲手" highlights that the action was not delegated or done by others, often implying a special emotional value or responsibility.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse "亲手" with just "" (hand) or "" (relative). "亲手" specifically stresses personal direct action.

例文

这幅画是他亲手画的,非常有价值。

Zhè fú huà shì tā qīnshǒu huà de, fēicháng yǒu jiàzhí.

This painting was painted by him personally; it is very valuable.

妈妈亲手为我做了生日蛋糕。

Māmā qīnshǒu wèi wǒ zuòle shēngrì dàngāo.

Mom made the birthday cake for me with her own hands.

他亲手整理了所有文件,确保没有遗漏。

Tā qīnshǒu zhěnglǐle suǒyǒu wénjiàn, quèbǎo méiyǒu yílòu.

He personally organized all the documents to ensure nothing was missed.