Korean word

박수

Pronunciation

Romanizationpakssu

Meaning

  • nounapplause

Example

좋았으면 박수를 쳐 주세요.cho a sseu myeon pak ssu reul cheo chu se yo

If you liked it, please clap your hands.

Illustration for 박수 (applause)

More examples

관객들이 공연 후에 박수를 보냈다.kwan gaek tteu ri kong yeon hu e pak ssu reul po naet tta

The audience applauded after the performance.

Core concept

Hands coming together to show a performer or speaker support and praise.

Common phrases

  • 박수를 치다pak ssu reul chi da

    clap

  • 박수를 보내다pak ssu reul po nae da

    give applause

  • 박수를 받다pak ssu reul pat tta

    receive applause

Similar words

손뼉sonppyeok: Two hands meeting to make a sound can express approval or follow a regular rhythm.
응원eungwon: Words or actions that help a person or team continue toward success provide support.

Definition in Korean

관중이나 청중이 공연자나 발언자에게 응원·격려·찬사를 보이기 위해 손뼉을 치며 만드는 소리나 그 행위kwan jung i na cheong jung i kong yeon ja na pa reon ja e ge eung won kyeong nyeo chan sa reul po i gi wi hae son ppyeo geul chi myeo man deu neun so ri na keu haeng wi

Word origin

The Sino-Korean compound combines 박 (bak, "clap") and 수 (ssu, "hand"), creating a literal picture of hands clapping.

Usage tips

  • For English speakers, "give someone a hand" can mean help, but at a show it can mean clapping in support.

Opposites

Related words

  • 박수갈채pakssugalchaeapplause and acclaimnoun
  • 박수소리pakssusorisound of applausenoun

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