How to say back of hand in Korean

Korean: 손등[ son-deung ]

back of hand
back of hand손등

Meaning

손등 means the outer side of your hand, not the palm. People use this word when talking about washing, hurting, or putting something on the hand. You will often hear it in simple daily situations like skin care, small injuries, or showing your hand.

Example sentences

  1. 손등을 잘 씻으세요.

    Wash the back of your hand well.

  2. 모기가 손등에 물었어요.

    A mosquito bit the back of my hand.

  3. 선생님, 제 손등에 잉크가 묻었어요.

    Teacher, I got ink on the back of my hand.

  4. 공이 손등에 맞았어요.

    The ball hit the back of my hand.