hand vs back of hand in Korean

vs손등

hand

hand

A hand is the body part at the end of your arm. You use your hand for many actions, like holding, touching, writing, washing, or waving. In Korean, 손 is a very common everyday word, so you will see it often.

When to use hand
back of hand

손등back of hand

The back of the hand is the part opposite your palm. In Korean, 손등 means this outside part of your hand. People use this word when talking about skin, small injuries, or putting something on the hand.

When to use back of hand

How they differ

hand (손) and back of hand (손등) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “hand” when A hand is the body part at the end of your arm. You use your hand for many actions, like holding, touching, writing, washing, or waving.… Use “back of hand” when The back of the hand is the part opposite your palm. In Korean, 손등 means this outside part of your hand. People use this word when talkin…