TOPIK · Level 133
15 words
Korean word
주먹
Pronunciation
Romanizationchumeok
Meaning
- nounfist
Example
아기가 주먹을 내밀었다.a gi ga chu meo geul nae mi reot tta
The baby held out its fist.
More examples
그는 화가 나서 주먹을 쥐었다.keu neun hwa ga na seo chu meo geul chwi eot tta
He clenched his fist in anger.
Core concept
A hand closes tightly as the fingers fold inward toward the palm, making one compact shape.
Common phrases
주먹을 쥐다chu meo geul chwi da
clench one's fist
주먹으로 치다chu meo geu ro chi da
hit with one's fist
Similar words
손son: The body part at the end of the arm used to hold and feel things.
주먹질chumeokjjil: The act of hitting with a fist.
Definition in Korean
손가락을 안으로 모아 손바닥 쪽으로 굳게 만든 손의 모양이나 그 자체를 이르는 명사로, 때리거나 물건을 잡을 때의 도구적 상태를 가리킨다.son ga ra geul a neu ro mo a son ba dak jjo geu ro kut kke man deun so nui mo yang i na keu cha che reul i reu neun myeong sa ro ttae ri geo na mul geo neul cha beul ttae ui to gu jeok sang tae reul ka ri kin da
Word origin
This is a native Korean word preserved as a single lexical item, with no reliable modern component by component breakdown.
Usage tips
- A raised or tightly closed hand can look threatening, but surrounding verbs and the situation show whether it is simply being held out or signals danger.
Related words
- 주먹밥chumeokppaprice ballnoun
- 주먹질chumeokjjilpunchingnoun