thư tay
Definition
- Noun:
- A handwritten letter: A personal letter written by hand, as opposed to being typed or printed, often implying a direct and personal form of communication.
- A letter delivered by hand: A letter that is personally delivered into the recipient's hand, rather than being sent through the postal system.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Ông bà tôi vẫn giữ thói quen viết thư tay cho nhau. (My grandparents still keep the habit of writing handwritten letters to each other.)
- Đây là thư tay của giám đốc, cần chuyển gấp cho phó phòng. (This is a hand-delivered letter from the director; it needs to be given to the deputy manager urgently.)
Advanced Usage
- The term emphasizes the personal touch and effort of handwriting, often associated with sincerity, intimacy, or important formal communications that require a direct and secure method of delivery.
Variants and Related Words
Thư viết tay: A synonym for a handwritten letter.
- Tôi nhận được một bức thư viết tay đầy cảm xúc. (I received a very emotional handwritten letter.)
Thư từ (n): General term for correspondence or mail.
- Thư điện tử (n): Email (electronic mail).
Synonyms
- Handwritten letter: A letter written by hand.
- Personal letter: A private, informal letter.
- Missive: A formal or official letter.
Related Idioms
- While there is no direct idiom with "thư tay," the concept is related to traditional communication. A related saying emphasizes the value of personal correspondence:
- Một bức thư tay giá trị hơn trăm tin nhắn. (A single handwritten letter is worth more than a hundred text messages.)