手册

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Meaning and Usage

The word "手册" (shǒucè) refers to a manual or handbook, typically a small book or booklet that provides instructions or information about how to use something or guidelines to follow. It is commonly used for user manuals, safety guides, or employee handbooks.

Common Contexts

  • Product manuals: Instructions for electronic devices, appliances, or machinery.
  • Safety manuals: Guidelines to ensure safe operation in workplaces or with equipment.
  • Employee handbooks: Documents outlining company policies and procedures for staff.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 使用手册 (shǐyòng shǒucè): user manual, focusing on how to use a product.
  • 安全手册 (ānquán shǒucè): safety manual, emphasizing safety instructions.
  • 员工手册 (yuángōng shǒucè): employee handbook, related to workplace rules.

Notes

"手册" is a formal term and often appears in written or official contexts. It is not used for casual notes or informal instructions. When referring to manuals, it implies a structured and authoritative source of information. Avoid confusing it with "指南" (zhǐnán), which means guide or guidebook but can be less formal or more general.

Example Sentences

The user manual for this phone is very detailed.

Please read the safety manual first to ensure safe operation.

The company gave new employees an employee handbook.