Korean Conversation · Level 377
15 words
Korean word
손편지
Pronunciation
Romanizationsonpyeonji
Meaning
- nounhandwritten letter
Example
어제 손편지를 받아서 정말 기뻤어요.eo je son pyeon ji reul pa da seo cheong mal ki ppeo sseo yo
I was really happy to receive a handwritten letter yesterday.
More examples
생일에 친구에게 손편지를 써서 보냈어요.saeng i re chin gu e ge son pyeon ji reul sseo seo po nae sseo yo
I wrote and sent my friend a handwritten letter for their birthday.
Core concept
A tangible letter that carries both written words and the character of the writer's hand.
Common phrases
받은 손편지pa deun son pyeon ji
received handwritten letter
정성스러운 손편지cheong seong seu reo un son pyeon ji
heartfelt handwritten letter
오래 보관한 손편지o rae po gwan han son pyeon ji
long-kept handwritten letter
Similar words
편지pyeonji: A written message on paper travels to someone with news or feelings.
손글씨songeulssi: The visible forms of letters made by hand reveal a person's writing style.
자필chapil: A signature or passage written directly by hand comes from the writer's own hand.
쪽지jjokjji: A small piece of paper bearing a short message provides information or a reminder.
Definition in Korean
손편지란 손으로 쓴 편지로, 특별한 감정이나 추억을 전할 때 주로 주고받는 친밀한 글.son pyeon ji ran so neu ro sseun pyeon ji ro teuk ppyeol han kam jeong i na chu eo geul cheon hal ttae chu ro chu go ban neun chin mil han keul
Word origin
손편지 (sonpyeonji, "handwritten letter") joins words meaning hand and letter, emphasizing that the letter is written by hand.
Usage tips
- The word is useful when distinguishing a carefully written personal letter from an ordinary typed note or electronic message.