Korean word

손목

Pronunciation

Romanizationsonmok

Meaning

  • nounwrist

Example

시계를 차는 곳은 손목이에요.si gye reul cha neun ko seun son mo gi e yo

You wear a watch on your wrist.

Illustration for 손목 (wrist)

More examples

오랜 컴퓨터 작업으로 손목에 통증이 생겼어요.o raen keom pyu teo cha geo beu ro son mo ge tong jeung i saeng gyeo sseo yo

I developed wrist pain from working at a computer for a long time.

Core concept

A slim bendable connection between the hand and the arm.

Common phrases

  • 손목 통증son mok tong jeung

    wrist pain

  • 손목 골절son mok kol jeol

    wrist fracture

Similar words

손son: The body part used to grasp objects and sense touch.
팔pal: A long body part attached to the shoulder helps with movement and lifting.
손가락songarak: A thin, flexible body part is useful for touching, pinching, and holding.
손등sondeung: Skin on the outer side of a grasping body part lies opposite the palm.

Definition in Korean

손목은 손과 팔 사이의 가늘고 잘 구부러지는 부분으로, 손의 움직임을 연결하는 관절이다.son mo geun son gwa pal sa i ui ka neul go chal ku bu reo ji neun pu bu neu ro so nui um ji gi meul yeon gyeol ha neun kwan jeo ri da

Word origin

The word is formed from native Korean elements meaning hand and a narrow section, so its shape suggests the narrow link between hand and arm.

Usage tips

  • It helps learners understand everyday talk about wearing a watch or hurting this joint in practical conversations.

Opposites

Related words

  • 손목통증sonmoktongjeungwrist painnoun
  • 손목골절sonmokkkoljeolwrist fracturenoun

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