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손수 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Break down the word into its components: "손" (son) means “hand,” and when combined with "수" (su), it reminds you of doing something “by hand” or “personally.”
• Visualize someone performing a task with their own hands to reinforce the meaning.

Explanation:
• "손수" is an adverb describing an action done personally, by one’s own hand, or manually, often implying a hands-on, careful approach.

Synonyms:
• 직접 (jikjeop) – which means “directly” or “in person.”
• 자력 (jaryeok) – implying doing something with one’s own effort.

Alternate Meanings:
• While "손수" is mainly used in a literal sense, it can be used figuratively to emphasize personal involvement or effort. It is not known to have widespread slang meanings.

Example Sentences:
• 그는 집을 손수 지었다.
 Romanized: Geuneun jip-eul sonsu jieotda.
 Translation: He built the house himself.
• 나는 이 문제를 손수 해결할 것이다.
 Romanized: Naneun i munje-reul sonsu haegyeolhal geosida.
 Translation: I will solve this problem personally.

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