Korean word

손뼉

Pronunciation

Romanizationsonppyeok

Meaning

  • nounapplause

Example

모두가 손뼉을 쳤다.mo du ga son ppyeo geul cheot tta

Everyone clapped.

Illustration for 손뼉 (applause)

More examples

공연이 끝나자 관중들이 손뼉을 치기 시작했다.kong yeo ni kkeun na ja kwan jung deu ri son ppyeo geul chi gi si ja kaet tta

When the performance ended, the audience began to clap.

Core concept

Two hands meet to make a sound that signals approval or keeps a steady beat.

Common phrases

  • 손뼉을 치다son ppyeo geul chi da

    clap one's hands

Similar words

박수pakssu: Clapping that an audience uses to show praise and support for a performer or speaker.

Definition in Korean

두 손을 마주쳐 박자나 감탄을 나타내는 소리 또는 그 동작tu so neul ma ju cheo pak jja na kam ta neul na ta nae neun so ri tto neun keu tong jak

Word origin

손뼉 (sonppyeok, "clapping hands") combines 손 (son, "hand") with 뼉 (ppyeok, "clap sound"), highlighting both the hands and the sound of their meeting.

Usage tips

  • English applause often highlights approval, while this word can highlight the physical clapping or a regular beat, so it fits both audience response and rhythmic support.

Other meanings

  • clappingnoun

Opposites

  • 야유yayujeeringnoun

Related words

  • 손뼉질sonppyeokjjilhand clappingnoun

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