sau2 se2手寫手写
Jyutpingsau2 se2
Yalesáu sé
Definition
Handwritten; written by hand with paper and pen rather than printed.
colloquialdaily actionswork
How it's used
Distinguish this from printed text by emphasizing the physical act of writing. It often carries a sense of personal touch or informality, especially when contrasting with digital or machine-generated documents. Use it as a modifier directly before nouns to describe the nature of the document or text.
Examples
This receipt is handwritten, not computer-printed.
Could you fill out a handwritten form for me?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the act of writing itself, which is simply 寫字. This term specifically functions as a modifier to describe the state of an object, like a note or a form, rather than the action of writing.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
