🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

手工制作

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Shǒugōng zhìzuò

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Handmade/ˈhændˌmeɪd/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"她喜欢手工制作的珠宝,因为它们独特的魅力。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Made by hand, rather than by machine.

    "She prefers to buy handmade jewelry for its unique charm."
  2. 2

    Produced in small quantities, often with a focus on quality and craftsmanship.

    "The store specializes in handmade furniture that showcases traditional techniques."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'handmade' originates from the combination of 'hand', derived from Old English 'hand', meaning the physical appendage, and 'made', from Old English 'macian', meaning to create or construct. The term has evolved to denote items crafted by hand rather than by machines, emphasizing artisanal quality.

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