English–Chinese
“with one's own hands” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinqīn shǒu
Example
这是我亲手做的饭。zhè shì wǒ qīn shǒu zuò de fàn
This is the food I made with my own hands.
How to say “with one's own hands” in Chinese
“With one's own hands” in Chinese is 亲手 (qīn shǒu).
The doer's own hands carry out the action, making personal involvement more important than simply being responsible for the result.
Example sentences with 亲手
孩子是父母亲手抚养大的。hái zi shì fù mǔ qīn shǒu fú yǎng dà de
The parents raised the child themselves.
Tips for using 亲手
- In English, the same adverb can cover being present, taking responsibility, or doing physical work, while this Chinese word focuses on the last of these.