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手工

shǒu gōng

HSK 5

Meaning

  • handwork
  • manual

Definition

手工是指用手或简单工具进行制作的方式，区别于机器生产。

Handmade or manual work, referring to the process of making something by hand or with simple tools, as opposed to machine production.

Usage

常用于形容手工艺品、手工制作的过程或活动。

Commonly used to describe handmade items, the process of making things by hand, or related activities.

Examples

  • 1 这些手工编织的毛衣很暖和。 (These hand-knitted sweaters are very warm.)
  • 2 她喜欢做手工，比如折纸和刺绣。 (She likes doing crafts, such as origami and embroidery.)
  • 3 手工制作的饼干更加美味。 (Handmade cookies are more delicious.)
  • 4 这件手工木雕非常精致。 (This hand-carved wooden sculpture is very exquisite.)
  • 5 手工活需要耐心和技巧。 (Manual work requires patience and skill.)

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