noun HSK 5
Traditional 手寫品
shǒu xiě pǐn
handwritten item · handwritten work · manuscript

Meaning

手写品 refers to something written by hand, typically a document, letter, note, or manuscript created through manual writing rather than typing or printing. It emphasizes the physical act of handwriting and is often used in contexts discussing authenticity, personal touch, or traditional writing methods.

Usage

This term is somewhat formal and commonly appears in contexts related to calligraphy, historical documents, authentication of written materials, or when distinguishing handwritten items from printed ones. In everyday conversation, people might simply say 手写的 (shǒu xiě de) meaning 'handwritten.' The word carries connotations of authenticity and personal effort.

Examples

  1. 01
    这些手写品都是博物馆的珍贵收藏。
    Zhè xiē shǒu xiě pǐn dōu shì guǎn de zhēn guì shōu cáng.
    These handwritten items are all precious collections of the museum.
  2. 02
    在数字化时代,手写品变得越来越稀有了。
    Zài shù huà shí dài, shǒu xiě pǐn biàn de yuè lái yuè yǒu le.
    In the digital age, handwritten items have become increasingly rare.

Characters

Measure words

  • jiàn一件手写品
  • fèn一份手写品

Common collocations

  • 珍贵的手写品
    zhēn guì de shǒu xiě pǐn
    precious handwritten item
  • 保存手写品
    bǎo cún shǒu xiě pǐn
    to preserve handwritten items

Antonyms

Origin

Compound word combining 手写 (shǒu xiě, 'to write by hand') with 品 (pǐn, 'item/article'), literally meaning 'hand-written item.' The structure follows common Chinese word formation patterns where an action verb phrase combines with a noun classifier.

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