can1 bat1 cim1 meng2親筆簽名亲笔签名
Jyutpingcan1 bat1 cim1 meng2
Yalechān bāt chīm méng
Definition
An autograph or signature written in one's own hand.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical act of signing by hand, emphasizing authenticity. It is commonly used when referring to collectibles or books signed by celebrities or authors. Unlike simply asking for a signature on a document, this implies a personal touch or a souvenir value.
Examples
He took a photo and asked his idol for an autograph.
This book has the author's autograph on it.
Related words
Common phrases
to get an autograph
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a standard signature on a contract or bank document, which is usually just referred to as 簽名. Using 親筆簽名 for a legal document sounds overly dramatic or implies the person signed it with their own hand when it might otherwise be a stamp.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
