Meaning and Usage
"손수" means doing something with one's own hands or personally. It emphasizes the direct involvement of the person without delegation.
Common Contexts
This adverb is often used to highlight sincerity, care, or effort, such as when someone prepares food, makes gifts, or writes letters themselves.
Collocations and Patterns
- 손수 만들다: to make something by oneself, emphasizing craftsmanship or care.
- 손수 준비하다: to personally prepare something, often food or events.
- 손수 작성하다: to personally write or compose documents or letters.
Register and Nuance
"손수" is polite and formal, suitable for written and spoken Korean, especially when praising someone's effort or sincerity.
Common Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse "손수" with simply "직접" (directly). While both imply personal action, "손수" specifically stresses the use of one's own hands or personal effort, often with a warm or respectful nuance.