When to use back of hand in Korean

When to use it

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.

Example sentences

1. 집에서 손등에 로션을 발랐어요.

   I put lotion on the back of my hand at home.

2. 학교에서 손등에 별을 그렸어요.

   I drew a star on the back of my hand at school.

3. 밖에서 손등이 햇볕에 탔어요.

   The back of my hand got sunburned outside.

4. 엄마가 손등으로 내 열을 확인했어요.

   Mom checked my temperature with the back of her hand.

5. 가게에서 향수를 손등에 뿌려 봤어요.

   I sprayed perfume on the back of my hand at the store.

6. 여행 중에 모기가 손등을 물었어요.

   A mosquito bit the back of my hand during the trip.