Dictionary — Entry No. 0561
손
son-hand · noun
손
son-hand
[sohn]
nounbeginner
Meaning
Means ‘hand.’ Beyond the body part, 손 appears in dozens of expressions: 손이 크다 (generous, literally ‘big hands’), 손을 잡다 (to hold hands, often romantically), and 손재주 (manual skill/dexterity). It’s one of the most expressively rich body-part words in Korean.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
K-Drama hand-holding scenes are legendary — the first 손을 잡다 moment between leads is a milestone fans screenshot and clip endlessly. ‘Goblin’ features hand-holding as a central romantic and supernatural motif. Stray Kids fans are devoted to photographing Felix’s hands, a fan culture phenomenon that shows how 손 extends beyond simple anatomy in K-Pop.
Example Sentences
손을 잡아요.
Soneul jabayo.
Hold hands. / Let’s hold hands. (A phrase that signals romance in virtually every K-Drama.)
손이 차가워요.
Soni chagawoyo.
Your hands are cold. (Classic K-Drama line — usually leads to the other character warming them up.)
손을 흔들었어요.
Soneul heundeureosseoyo.
I waved my hand. (Used when idols wave at fans during fan meetings and concerts.)
⚠️ Don’t use son-hand when…
손 (hand) and 팔 (arm) are distinct — don’t use them interchangeably. Also, 손을 보다 colloquially means ‘to fix or deal with something,’ not ‘to look at hands,’ so context is critical to avoid misreading drama subtitles.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Goblin — the hand-holding between Goblin (Gong Yoo) and Eun-tak is the drama’s most iconic motif, symbolizing fate, protection, and love across episodes.
- K-Pop: BTS — ‘Butter’ (the synchronized hand choreography became a global fan challenge, making 손 movements central to the song’s cultural footprint)
ℹ️ Editorial Note: The cultural context and example usage are for educational reference only. Artist names, song titles, and drama references are used descriptively to illustrate vocabulary in context. This content is AI-assisted and reviewed for accuracy. For official information, please refer to the respective artists’ or studios’ official channels.